Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise's 'Days of Thunder' Sequel
Two A-list titans strap into a legacy sequel with a June 2028 date already locked.
Fame & Fortune Desk · August 30, 2026 · Based on reporting by Deadline
Tom Cruise is going back to the racetrack, and Anne Hathaway is riding shotgun. Cruise announced Saturday -- a surprise reveal -- that he's reprising his 'Days of Thunder' role in a Paramount sequel, with Hathaway joining the cast, per Deadline.
The follow-up to the 1990 racing drama already has a locked theatrical release date: June 2, 2028, per The Hollywood Reporter. Us Weekly reports Cruise made the announcement himself, confirming both his return and Hathaway's co-starring role. That's two of Hollywood's biggest A-listers in a legacy sequel, nearly four decades after the original. Start your engines.
