Tom Cruise is officially heading back to one of his lesser-discussed hits. A sequel to Days of Thunder, the 1990 NASCAR-themed sports action drama, is now in development, with Cruise set to return as racer Cole Trickle.
The new film marks a revival of a title that has long had a loyal fan base, even if it has not always been mentioned alongside Cruise’s biggest franchises. The original movie blended stock-car racing with high-speed drama, and the sequel appears ready to build on that legacy with its central character returning.
Paramount is moving forward with the project, signaling fresh interest in a follow-up to the racing story decades after the first film’s release. The report also points to Jonathan Levine as the filmmaker attached, bringing in a director known for working across comedy, drama, and genre projects.
While many story details have not been revealed, the sequel already stands out as a notable addition to Cruise’s lineup. For fans of Days of Thunder, the return of Cole Trickle suggests the studio is aiming to revisit a cult favorite and expand it for a new era.
