Anne Hathaway Will Star In 'Days Of Thunder 2' Alongside The Old Cole Trickle, Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise is getting back behind the wheel. Over the weekend, the actor revealed he will star in a "Days of Thunder" sequel alongside Anne Hathaway ("The Devil Wears Prada 2," "The Odyssey").

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Aug 30, 2026

‘Days of Thunder’ star takes shot at Tom Cruise on casting

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 30, 2026

‘Days of Thunder’ star takes shot at Tom Cruise on casting

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 29, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

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

Rolling StoneLeft· Aug 29, 2026

Tom Cruise Confirms ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel With Anne Hathaway

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FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Aug 31, 2026

Tom Cruise shares teaser for 'Days of Thunder' sequel with Anne Hathaway

The OregonianCenter· Aug 30, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

‘Days of Thunder’ star takes shot at Tom Cruise on casting

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KOB 4Center· Aug 30, 2026

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

WKBN YoungstownCenter· Aug 30, 2026

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

UPICenter· Aug 29, 2026

Watch: Anne Hathaway to co-star with Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder' sequel

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AL.comLean Right· Aug 30, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

‘Days of Thunder’ star takes shot at Tom Cruise on casting

Independent Journal ReviewRight· Aug 29, 2026

Days of Thunder Sequel Faces Casting Backlash, 2028

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JalopnikLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Anne Hathaway Will Star In 'Days Of Thunder 2' Alongside The Old Cole Trickle, Tom Cruise

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Aug 29, 2026

‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel: Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise, Release Date Set at Paramount

VarietyLean Left· Aug 29, 2026

Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ Follow-Up; Paramount Sets Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)

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