Joseph Kosinski, who previously directed Cruise in Oblivion, will helm the sequel, with Peter Craig, Justin Marks and Eric Warren Singer penning the script.
“We are sticking to our schedule and finishing the movie just as if it were coming out on its original release date,” said Kosinski.
Top Gun: Maverick is currently slated to hit the theaters on December 23.
That doesn’t mean director Joseph Kosinski and his crew have rested on their laurels.