Days of Thunder 2

Days of Thunder 2 is an upcoming action drama that serves as a direct sequel to the 1990 original. Set decades after the first story, the plot follows Cole Trickle as he takes on a coaching role for a talented but impulsive young driver. Together, they aim to win the top championship while facing a modern era of highly connected racers and dealing with their own history.

The film is directed by Jonathan Levine, following his previous work on projects such as All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, 50/50, Warm Bodies, The Night Before, Snatched, Long Shot, and Mr. Irrelevant. Written by Will Staples, the production is backed by Paramount, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and TC Productions. Tom Cruise returns to the role of Cole Trickle and also serves as a producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.