The original Top Gun film was released in U.S. theaters on May 16, 1986.

Key dates

  • General U.S. theatrical release: May 16, 1986.
  • New York City premiere: May 12, 1986.
  • Los Angeles premiere: May 15, 1986.

Extra context

  • Top Gun is an American action film directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise as Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.
  • The movie became a major 1980s blockbuster , helping cement Cruise’s status as a leading star and later inspiring the sequel Top Gun: Maverick released in 2022.

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