Tom Cruise confirms return in sequel to 'Cocktail' — nearly 40 years later

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2026 is lining up to be a huge year for Tom Cruise , who is set to go for another Oscar with his next movie, Digger . The film was written and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárittu , and it’s scheduled to release in theaters later this year on October 2. Cruise brought back one of his most beloved properties earlier this year, when both Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick returned to theaters to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first film. Cruise has confirmed that he will star in a third Top Gun movie for Paramount , but it’s unclear at this time when it will be released. As the biggest movie star in the world, fans are always eager to learn of Cruise’s next project, and one of his most underrated action thrillers that’s almost 40 years old is finally getting a sequel.