Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to ‘Days of Thunder’ to hit theaters in 2028

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Tom Cruise stood up from his chair in front of 40 race-car drivers, jumped over a row of potted plants and directly onto a stage.

What happened

It was his first of plenty of stunts to come at Daytona International Speedway.

In practice, the 64-year-old Cruise confirmed Saturday he will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to "Days of Thunder." He waved the green flag on it hours before the Cup Series' regular-season finale at Daytona and then demonstrated up for the pre-race drivers' session.

It's not just about racing, Cruise informed the packed room that included NASCAR executives, fans, corporate sponsors and military personnel. It's regarding the community and the residents here. There's something particularly special concerning racers and the whole community. It's a culture, and I was particularly proud to be able to reflect that in the first 'Days of Thunder, ' and I am honored to share it with the world.

The bottom line

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