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Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway confirmed for "Days of Thunder" sequel, set for June 2, 2028 release
News Brief
Paramount Pictures has officially announced that Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a sequel to the 1990 racing drama "Days of Thunder," with Anne Hathaway joining the cast as a team owner and engineer. The film is slated to open in theaters on June 2, 2028 and will be shot for IMAX presentation, with theatrical releases planned in Dolby Cinema, 4DX and other premium large‑format venues. Jonathan Levine is attached to direct, while the screenplay is being written by Will Staples. Cruise will also serve as a producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.
Key points
Anne Hathaway is cast opposite Tom Cruise in the "Days of Thunder" sequel.
Paramount has set a theatrical release date of June 2, 2028.
The movie will be filmed for IMAX and released in Dolby Cinema, 4DX and other premium formats.
Cruise will return as Cole Trickle; Hathaway will portray a team owner and engineer.
Jonathan Levine will direct; Will Staples is writing the script.
Cruise will co‑produce the film with Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.
What sources agree on
Both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter report that Anne Hathaway has joined Tom Cruise for the sequel.
Both sources state the release date is June 2, 2028.
Both outlets note the film will be shot for IMAX and released in Dolby Cinema, 4DX and other premium large formats.
Both reports confirm Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle.
Both articles identify Hathaway’s role as a team owner and engineer.
Both sources mention Jonathan Levine as director and Will Staples as screenwriter.
Still unclear
No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
Source & attribution
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Original headline
‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel: Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise, Release Date Set at Paramount
