Paramount is accelerating plans for a sequel to Days of Thunder, the studio’s racing drama, with Jonathan Levine reportedly in talks to direct. The project would bring renewed momentum to a follow-up that has long drawn interest because of Tom Cruise’s connection to the original film.
The new report suggests the sequel is now moving forward in a more concrete way, with Levine emerging as the filmmaker eyed to take the wheel. While full story details have not been disclosed, the setup points to a return to the high-speed world that made the first movie a recognizable title for racing and Cruise fans.
Cruise is expected to be a central figure in the sequel, keeping the focus on one of Paramount’s notable legacy properties. The combination of a familiar franchise, a major star and a director in talks gives the project a stronger profile as the studio revisits older titles with built-in audience awareness.
For now, the key development is that Days of Thunder 2 appears to be gaining real traction at Paramount. With Levine in discussions to direct and Cruise attached, the long-gestating racing sequel is once again revving up.
