Top Gun sequel starring Tom Cruise gets it's title

Los Angeles: Actor Tom Cruise has revealed that the sequel to the 1986 action film will be titled "Top Gun: Maverick".

During an interview with Access Hollywood, the 54-year- old actor disclosed that the followup is going to have "big and fast" machines.

The actor also revealed that he didnt want the sequel to be called-- Top Gun 2-- as he "didnt want a number".

Though shooting and release dates have yet to be announced, Cruise said, "Aviators are back, the need for speed. Its going to be a competition film, like the first one... but a progression for Maverick."