Connections Between Top Gun & Top Gun: Maverick

BY JESSICA LEON In the 30+ years since its release, Top Gun has been cemented as a classic. So, of course, Top Gun: Maverick looked to the original when it came to creating a worthy sequel. [{ "selector": ".buoba-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 550px))", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Goose's Son Bradley

Goose lost his life in the original film, but his legacy lives on in the sequel through his son Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw , played by Miles Teller. [{ "selector": ".bifba-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 550px))", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

From Volleyball
to Football

If you've seen the original Top Gun, you know the beach volleyball scene. The new recruit in Maverick change it up a bit with a beach football scene. [{ "selector": ".xzual-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 550px))", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

There was already enough pressure on the scene and then Glen decides one day to say, 'Guys. Montages last forever.' And everybody went into hyper-mood cause he's right."

Jay ellis on that beach football scene [{ "selector": ".uuueu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 550px))", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Classic Lines & Timeless Songs

It wouldn't be a Top Gun film without "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins playing and fighter pilots saying "break left" or "break right." [{ "selector": ".litmj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 550px))", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Goose's Son Bradley

Scott Garfield/Paramount

From Volleyball
to Football

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There was already enough pressure on the scene and then Glen decides one day to say, 'Guys. Montages last forever.' And everybody went into hyper-mood cause he's right."

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Scott Garfield/Paramount

Classic Lines & Timeless Songs

Scott Garfield/Paramount Pictures

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Connections Between Top Gun & Top Gun: Maverick

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Goose's Son Bradley

Scott Garfield/Paramount

From Volleyballto Football

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There was already enough pressure on the scene and then Glen decides one day to say, 'Guys. Montages last forever.' And everybody went into hyper-mood cause he's right."

“

Scott Garfield/Paramount

Classic Lines & Timeless Songs

Scott Garfield/Paramount Pictures

For more Top Gun: Maverick!

Everett Collection

From Volleyball
to Football