Tom Cruise and stars – with Royal Family members likely to attend

The Top Gun: Maverick UK premiere will take place in London as a Royal Film Performance, with members of the Royal Family likely to be on the guest list. The long-awaited sequel sees Tom Cruise reprising the role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, and Val Kilmer as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky.

After almost 40 years, the highly anticipated sequel to Top Gun is finally here – with a UK premiere set for May.

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Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, will open in London as a Royal Film Performance, with members of the Royal Family likely to be on the guest list.

It will be held as a fundraising event for The Film and TV Charity, which supports people working behind the scenes in the UK’s screen sector.

The movie sees Hollywood star Cruise feeling the need for speed once again, reprising the role of US naval aviator Pete Mitchell some 36 years after the 1986 original, alongside Val Kilmer’s Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller and Jon Hamm also star.

Originally due for release in July 2019, the opening date was repeatedly pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the UK premiere will take place in London’s Leicester Square on 19 May.

Top Gun: Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he was “delighted” that the premiere would be in aid of The Film and TV Charity. “After 36 years, we are thrilled to bring Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell back to the big screen with the help of an incredible cast and truly talented crew,” he said.

“We know audiences around the world are going to love returning to the skies in this long-awaited return, and we are thrilled to be able to support such an amazing charity that continues to aid and support the UK film industry.”

“It will be a memorable night” days movie publicist Mark Biardman.

“After such a challenging time, it really does feel special to be using the platform that is The Royal Film Performance to celebrate the return of event cinema, and also to shine a light on the support we’re able to offer to those who make it all possible.”

Top Gun: Maverick will be released in the UK and Ireland on 25 May

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