Everything You Need to Know About Top Gun 40th Anniversary Movie (2013): Apr. 25, 2026 - added a production note - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
Plot Outline: A class of elite, hot shot Navy pilots at the Fighter Weapons School known as Top Gun push their aircraft and each other to the limits as they compete to be the best of the best. Tom Cruise stars as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the iconic 1986 blockbuster that defined a generation.
Who's Involved:
Tom Cruise, Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Skerritt, Tony Scott, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr.
PG Parental Guidance Suggested MPA
Runtime: N/A
Language: English
Plot: What's the story about?
Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise plays Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a daring young flyer who's out to become the best of the best. Kelly McGillis plays the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom.
Official Synopsis
Also known as
- Top Gun: IMAX 3D Experience
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A look at the Top Gun 40th Anniversary behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tony Scott last directed Unstoppable and The Taking of Pelham 123.
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
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Key Facts
- The re-release will be paired with Top Gun: Maverick—which earned over $1.5B at the worldwide box office and was the #1 movie of 2022 and highest-grossing film in Paramount Pictures’ history—creating a must-see, back-to-back theatrical event that brings together two of the most celebrated aviation films of all time. 2026-04-25
- In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, Paramount Pictures today announced that audiences nationwide will experience the film back on the big screen for a special one-week-only theatrical event beginning May 13. For the first time ever, Top Gun will be presented in cutting-edge immersive formats, delivering a fully upgraded, high-octane experience for a new generation of moviegoers and longtime fans alike. As part of this celebration, moviegoers will also have the opportunity to experience Top Gun: Maverick in theatres once again. Tickets for Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick go on sale April 21st. 2026-04-25
- Paramount announced Top Gun will return to theaters May 13, 2026. 2025-12-01
- (59th) Academy Awards® MUSIC (Original Song) -- "Take My Breath Away," Music by Giorgio Moroder; Lyric by Tom Whitlock
- Top Gun was re-mastered for the big screen from high-resolution original negative scans and painstakingly converted to 3D by Legend3D under the supervision of the film's director, Tony Scott. Rendered in 3D, the film's complex, long shots reveal extraordinary depth and clarity, allowing viewers to explore every detail of the action. From the spectacular aerial dogfights to the intense close-ups in the cockpits, each frame enables the audience to feel a part of the story.
Filming Timeline
- 1986 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
Top Gun 40th Anniversary Release Date: When was the film released?
Top Gun 40th Anniversary was a limited release in 2013 on Friday, February 8, 2013. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Identity Thief, Side Effects and The Playroom. Additional information: IMAX 3D.
As a limited theatrical release, Top Gun 40th Anniversary will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area. Sometimes, limited theatrical releases are simulatenously released to buy or rent on video on demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV.
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