Top Gun Maverick, the follow-up to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic featuring Tom Cruise, has dominated box offices in North America. In its 13th week, the film crossed the $700 million mark in domestic grosses, edging past Marvel’s Black Panther and securing a top spot among the country’s highest earners. The performance underscores its staying power as audiences continued to flood theaters long after its initial release window.
Over the Labor Day weekend in the United States, the latest iteration of the franchise drew significant attention, bringing in about $7.5 million in a single day of queues and screens. Across the broader reporting period, the film’s domestic total remained robust, marking a notable milestone as it closed another chapter in its remarkable run.
From a studio standpoint, the movie has become Paramount’s most lucrative project to date in domestic markets, contributing to a rise in overall studio tallies. When viewed in the context of cinema history, its domestic performance places it among the top 12 highest grossing titles ever in the United States, reflecting a broad cross-section of audience appeal and repeat viewership. On the global stage, the film has drawn audiences around the world, achieving a worldwide box office approaching the one and a half billion dollar mark, a remarkable feat that speaks to the enduring appeal of big, character-driven action cinema.
Earlier reporting highlighted the film as a landmark digital release in the United States. Following its online debut after the theatrical premiere, the title quickly became one of the most watched digital releases, illustrating the shifting consumption patterns that blend cinema experience with home viewing, while still preserving the magic of live theater showings.