Tom Cruise returns to star in this action sequel directed by Joseph Kosinski. After serving for more than 30 years as one of the Navy's best test pilots and avoiding the advancement in rank that would see him grounded, Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Cruise) begins training recent Top Gun graduates for a new mission. One of these pilots is Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick's late best friend Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw. Maverick must confront his past and his fears as a mission that may demand the ultimate sacrifice from those involved draws near.