Tom Cruise may have to learn all about rubbin' again, as word on the street is that he's planning to reprise his role as Cole Trickle in a “Days of Thunder” sequel, similar to how he successfully returned as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 2022's “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Cruise is reportedly eyeing the sequel project even as his schedule continues to be extremely full; he’s still got that movie where he has to go into actual space to film, for instance, as well as trying to figure out a sequel to Maverick,

A Days of Thunder sequel doesn’t seem like an awful idea, to be honest. If it’s done with the same level of attention and care as Maverick was to Top Gun, it could be another global hit, spawn a new franchise, create more motorsports fans—there is so much upside.

Tom Cruise is looking to potentially make a Days of Thunder 2. Days of Thunder was released in 1990. Directed by Tony Scott, the film stars Cruise as Cole Trickle, a young race car driver who is looking to make a name for himself in NASCAR.

Tom Cruise is eyeing the possibility of doing a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR racing film "Days of Thunder," The Wrap has learned.

The original 1990 film was a much more modest success than ‘Top Gun’ during its initial release in theaters. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Tom Cruise is in early talks with Paramount Pictures about returning to star in a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR drama Days of Thunder, sources have confirmed to Deadline. Paramount couldn’t be reached for comment,

Tom Cruise is reportedly in talks to star in a sequel of his hit movie, Days of Thunder. The actor is in "very early negotiations" to revamp the NASCAR hit from 1990, according to Variety. It's believed the film's original producer,

Reports out of Hollywood suggest that Tom Cruise may return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle for a sequel to the 1990 movie Days of Thunder. Having previously shut down an attempt at a TV reboot, Cruise,