- Tom Cruise’s success with “Top Gun: Maverick” makes an “Oblivion” sequel a good choice, as he has proven he can bring a franchise back to life.
- Director Joseph Kosinski’s collaboration with Cruise on both “Oblivion” and “Top Gun: Maverick” would likely make “Oblivion 2” even better and more successful.
- The success of “Top Gun: Maverick” could potentially lead to more resources and funding for “Oblivion 2,” if Cruise and Kosinski are involved again, making it a spectacular sequel.
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In 2022, Tom Cruise returned to the spotlight when he appeared in Top Gun: Maverick, an unexpected sequel that took the world by storm, and also, made it possible for other successful Tom Cruise films like Oblivion to get their long-awaited sequel. Tom Cruise starred in the sci-fi movie, Oblivion, back in 2013. The film was directed by Joseph Kosinski, and based on his very own unpublished graphic novel. The film sees Cruise portray a maintenance technician in 2077 who stumbles upon a woman in a spaceship crash and starts to second guess everything he knows.
While a sequel is not always the best route for a movie, Oblivion seems like a good choice. First and foremost, this is because Tom Cruise has proved that he can bring a franchise back to life, even after 36 years, as shown by Top Gun: Maverick. Furthermore, the success of Top Gun: Maverick helps Oblivion as well. Since the sequel did so well, that means that any other Tom Cruise films or sequels could have a built-in audience. And, Top Gun aside, Oblivion establishes a very interesting sci-fi world that has plenty of opportunity for expansion.
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Oblivion 2 Could Reunite Tom Cruise & Joseph Kosinski After Top Gun: Maverick
There are many good reasons why Oblivion 2 should happen, and one of the main ones is that Tom Cruise and Joseph Kosinski could reunite. Notably, Kosinski was the director of both Oblivion in 2013 and Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, while Cruise starred in both films. If Oblivion was given a sequel, it seems likely that Kosinski would be the top contender to direct it and Cruise would have to come back. Therefore, if both Kosinski and Cruise returned for Oblivion 2, it would be all the more exciting due to their Top Gun connection.
On top of that, Kosinki and Cruise’s working relationship would likely make Oblivion 2 better. The pair already worked on Oblivion together, so they clearly both understand that world and story enough to make a striking sequel. But beyond that, their work on Top Gun: Maverick means that the director and actor are able to collaborate on different genres and styles. In this way, Kosinski and Cruise are more likely to make a sequel that is successful, as Top Gun: Maverick has already proven that they can make something truly outstanding.
At this point, there have been no rumors or talks of a potential Oblivion 2.
Oblivion 2 Has The Potential To Be Bigger & Better Thanks To Maverick
As previously mentioned, Oblivion 2 could be an especially strong choice for a sequel because of how successful Top Gun: Maverick was. This is true from many angles. Top Gun: Maverick put Tom Cruise back on the map in Hollywood, proving to both old fans and new ones that he still has what it takes to be a movie star. Furthermore, Joseph Kosinski’s participation in both Oblivion and Top Gun makes another collaboration between him and Cruise all the more exciting. All in all, Maverick has set the stage for Tom Cruise and his future projects to be successful.
Maverick’s success will likely affect Oblivion 2’s success, but it may also do something more substantial than that. Since Cruise garnered so much popularity for Top Gun: Maverick, there is a chance that Oblivion could receive more resources and funds than it might have before. This is especially true if Cruise and Kosinski pair up again. Potentially, movie execs could see the success Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise and Joseph Kosinski had and, hoping for another smash sequel success, give Oblivion 2 all the time and money to become something spectacular.
Top Gun: Maverick’s Success Means Oblivion 2 Might Not Happen For A While
Unfortunately, there is one aspect of Top Gun: Maverick’s success that could hurt Oblivion 2. Because Maverick was so well-received, a sequel is already in the works. Top Gun 3 is confirmed, and though it may not be released for a while, it is still likely a huge priority for Tom Cruise and Joseph Kosinski if both are still involved. Therefore, Oblivion 2 may get pushed to the back burner in favor of more Top Gun. Ultimately, this is both a blessing and a curse.
Of course, hope is not entirely lost. Oblivion may not be a Tom Cruise film that everyone remembers, but it has great potential. And for the most part, Top Gun: Maverick’s success only bolsters the chances of Oblivion 2 happening. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, Tom Cruise and Joseph Kosinski can return to Oblivion and give it the sequel it deserves, and which Top Gun already received.
