In fact, during December of 2018, mega-star Tom Cruise was filming a pivotal winter action scene for Top Gun: Maverick aka Top Gun 2 in Washoe Meadows State Park. This relatively small state park is located in South Lake Tahoe, and happens to be in my (figurative) backyard.

May 27, 2022 · Thousands of visitors fly into Lake Tahoe every year, but very few arrive in a F/A-18E Super Hornet. That was Tom Cruise’s ride in “Top Gun: Maverick,” the blockbuster sequel to the 1986...

Mar 30, 2022 · Sceen it! The filming location of Top Gun: Maverick in Easton (United States) at Kachess Lake (credits: Skydance Media, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Paramount Pictures)

Jun 13, 2022 · "Top Gun: Maverick" is loaded with IMAX-worthy high-speed footage of F/A-18 Super Hornets dogfighting, dodging missiles, chasing through canyons and zooming over snow-capped mountaintops.

Aug 18, 2023 · Lake Tahoe, with its stunning blue waters and surrounding mountains, provided a unique backdrop for several scenes. While not a typical setting for naval aviation, the juxtaposition of the...

Apr 28, 2024 · Why did Top Gun Maverick use F18? Top Gun Maverick used F18 fighter jets for their advanced technology, speed, and agility, making them perfect for showcasing intense aerial combat scenes and thrilling flight sequences. FAQs

“Top Gun: Maverick” is rated PG-13 and opens everywhere on May 27....

May 25, 2022 · “Top Gun: Maverick” is rated PG-13 and is out on Blu-ray now.

Apr 18, 2024 · Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado on the San Diego Bay, was the location for the iconic beach scene. The beach we see in the movie is an actual beach named Breakers Beach. It’s a private military beach located on North Island, Coronado.

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the primary multirole fighter jet depicted in Top Gun: Maverick. It replaced the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, which was the primary fighter jet depicted in Top Gun and retired in 2006.