‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel
Tom Cruise is officially returning for a Paramount sequel to 'Days of Thunder', with director Jonathan Levine in talks to lead the project.
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Paramount is developing a sequel to 'Days of Thunder' featuring the return of Tom Cruise. Jonathan Levine is currently in talks to direct the film, which is being described as a legacyquel.
Coverage from Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, TheWrap, and Collider emphasizes the potential directorial role of Levine and Cruise's official return to the racing franchise. Future developments include the finalization of the director's deal and potential involvement from NASCAR, as its chief has hinted at major movie installments amid these rumors according to Daytona Racing Digest.
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Who is in talks to direct the sequel?
Jonathan Levine is in talks to direct the film.
Which studio is producing 'Days of Thunder 2'?
The sequel is a Paramount project.
Is Tom Cruise confirmed for the movie?
Yes, according to Collider, Tom Cruise is officially returning for the sequel.
Who reported it (15)
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel Variety · 52d ago
- 07-23-2026 Daily Edition The Hollywood Reporter · 52d ago broke it first
- Days of Thunder Sequel Officially Moving Forward: Here's What to Expect in the Tom Cruise Follow-Up Epicstream · 52d ago
- Tom Cruise accelerating towards Days of Thunder sequel Yahoo · 52d ago
- Days of Thunder 2 moving forward with Tom Cruise set to return for sequel film Motorsport.com · 52d ago
- Will Brad Pitt join Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder 2'? USA Today · 52d ago
- Tom Cruise is revving up for a sequel to one of his classic movies empireonline.com · 52d ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel Variety · 52d ago
- 'Days of Thunder 2': Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel Yahoo · 52d ago
- Tom Cruise Officially Returns for Sequel to His Best Action Movie Since 'Top Gun' Collider · 52d ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel TheWrap · 52d ago
- NASCAR chief hints at major movie installments amidst Days of Thunder rumors Daytona Racing Digest · 52d ago
- Jonathan Levine In Talks To Direct Paramount’s Tom Cruise ‘Days Of Thunder’ Sequel Deadline · 52d ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 52d ago broke it first
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 52d ago broke it first
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