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Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' to hit theaters in 2028
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk MARK LONG, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 29, 2026
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Key points The movie is scheduled to hit theaters in 2028. A co-star has been announced, with Anne Hathaway set to appear as a team owner.
From Daytona Beach, Fla.: Tom Cruise will star in a new film, reprising a role he played previously. He will portray a NASCAR driver, a character he originally played in a film released some time ago. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters in 2028.
A co-star has been announced, with Anne Hathaway set to appear as a team owner. Her character will also have a background in engineering.
The announcement was made on a Saturday, with more information about the film available from the original source.
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Category: News Published: August 29, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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