Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick return to the theaters as the unique 1986 hit turns 40 this yr. The OG film has opened with solid numbers despite being 4 many years old, and with that, it has officially surpassed one other iconic Tom Cruise classic – Mission: Unimaginable. Each movies are the most important projects in Tom’s filmography. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Tom Cruise is one in all the most important motion stars in Hollywood, and his global popularity is unparalleled. The 1986 classic was a breakthrough movie in Cruise’s profession. Its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, got here out after over three many years, and it emerged as an enormous global hit, becoming Tom’s only film to cross the $1 billion milestone worldwide. In response to reports, a 3rd film within the franchise with Tom within the lead is in development.
Top Gun’s re-release opening day collection in North America
In response to industry expert Luiz Fernando’s report, Top Gun was re-released in North America on Wednesday as a double bill with Top Gun: Maverick. They landed at #3 within the domestic box office rankings despite being re-released and facing so many newcomers. Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun collected a solid $1.2 million on its Wednesday re-release opening day on the box office in North America. With that, the domestic total for the 1986 movie has reached $181.6 million.
Surpasses the domestic haul of Mission: Unimaginable
Mission: Unimaginable was released a decade after Top Gun, and it made Tom Cruise a much larger star worldwide. He’s best known worldwide for his Mission: Unimaginable movies. The 1996 hit spawned seven sequels, which culminated in Mission: Unimaginable – The Final Reckoning in 2025. Mission: Unimaginable collected $180.9 million on the domestic box office in its theatrical run. Due to the fortieth anniversary re-release, Top Gun has finally surpassed Mission: Unimaginable’s domestic haul.
More about Top Gun
Internationally, Top Gun has collected around $177.03 million. Allied to its latest $181.6 million domestic total, the worldwide collection has reached $358.63 million. Directed by Tony Scott, Top Gun follows the elite pilots training on the Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School, where hotshot aviator Maverick’s reckless style and cocky attitude put him in constant conflict with fellow pilots, especially the cool and composed Iceman. Top Gun re-released within the theaters on Wednesday, May 13.
Box office summary
- Domestic – $181.6 million
- International – $177.0 million
- Worldwide – $358.6 million
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.
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