Tom Cruise Returns to the Track | Amarillo News

Tom Cruise is revving up for a NASCAR comeback, officially greenlighting a sequel to his 1990 cult classic “Days of Thunder,” set for a June 2028 release. Returning as Cole Trickle, Cruise also produces alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper, with Jonathan Levine directing and Will Staples penning the script. Anne Hathaway joins as a team owner and engineer, adding star power to the high-octane return. Inspired by real-life racer Tim Richmond, the original film helped bring NASCAR to mainstream audiences — and now, with Jeff Gordon (four-time Cup champ, now Hendrick Motorsports VP) pushing hard for this revival, the legacy may finally roar back into theaters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c0ddcdcd487f875