"Maverick" is a 2022 action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski. It serves as a sequel to the iconic 1986 film Top Gun, which starred Tom Cruise as the skilled naval aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. In this new installment, Maverick returns to train a new generation of pilots, facing challenges that test his skills and leadership. The film features a cast that includes Miles Teller, who plays the son of Maverick's late friend, Goose. "Maverick" showcases advanced aerial combat sequences and emphasizes themes of sacrifice, friendship, and the evolution of military aviation. It received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.