"Top Gun: Maverick" has been the blockbuster hit of the summer, and nobody seemed to see it coming. Maverick is breaking records worldwide and has garnered widespread critical acclaim. The success has led to discussion about the state of the movie business and the revival of theaters amid COVID as well as speculation about why audiences were so drawn to the film. Well, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has his own theory about why Tom Cruise's latest feature has become such a phenomenon, and, in his eyes, it may have to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The legendary producer shared his thoughts during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. While giving his explanation, he acknowledged just how popular Marvel and DC are among moviegoers but suggested that audiences may be pinning for something that relies more on practical effects.