Top Gun: Maverick is a 2022 action-drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski and a sequel to the iconic 1986 film Top Gun. The movie stars Tom Cruise reprising his role as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, now a seasoned Navy pilot.
In this installment, Maverick is tasked with training a new generation of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission. Among them is Lt. Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (played by Miles Teller), the son of Maverick's late friend and co-pilot, Goose. The film explores themes of legacy, redemption, and the emotional complexities of mentorship.