Speeding into the Past: Tom Cruise's NASCAR Revival Tom Cruise has announced a sequel to his 1990 film "Days of Thunder," which he will star in and produce.
The original, a drama about stock car racing, was never widely praised by critics but has developed a cult following among racing enthusiasts.
The sequel is part of a trend in Hollywood where nostalgia driven franchises have proven lucrative, as seen in the success of films like "Top Gun: Maverick" and the enduring popularity of series like "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones.