Glen Powell's recent “Top Gun 3” update boosted the award-winning “Top Gun: Maverick” back into the Prime Video Top 10. On the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Powell revealed that he has a date in mind to begin pre-production on a currently untitled sequel.

In 2022, Powell mentioned the possibility of a “Top Gun 3” when speaking to IndieWire. He commented, “If we can come up with something crazier with airplanes and a compelling, emotional, adventurous, romantic story, that kind of thing, I'm sure Tom [Cruise] would be on board.” Now, after months of minimal updates, it appears that the planning phase will finally begin soon.

This means that filming for “Top Gun 3” could begin later this year or in early 2025. That means that if all goes according to plan, the sequel could hit the big screen sometime next fall. There is no official confirmation as to who will be returning, but Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell are all involved in the project and will likely reprise their roles.

After this update came to fruition, “Top Gun: Maverick” made it into the top 10 on Prime Video. This suggests that viewers are either eager for a rerun or want to know what all the fuss is about.

“Top Gun”: Maverick deserves to be in Prime Video's Top 10 for several reasons. First of all, its stunning aerial cinematography and intense flying scenes provide an intriguing and visually spectacular experience from start to finish. The film has groundbreaking practical effects and real-life stunts that set it apart from other action/adventure films.

Mixed in with these action sequences is a highly impactful storyline that strikes the perfect balance between high-octane drama and emotional depth, allowing you as an audience member to connect with the characters on a personal level. Another major bonus point to the story is that it pays homage to the original “Top Gun.”

The recent announcement of “Top Gun 3” has clearly rekindled interest in the franchise and spurred more people to revisit “Top Gun: Maverick” in anticipation. This renewed excitement is reflected in the film's surge in popularity on Prime Video (#10 as of July 23). This may be a temporary boost, but it's worth watching, even if you've already seen the film several times. And for those who haven't seen it yet, here's a brief description of what the film is about.

“Top Gun”: Maverick follows Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) as he returns to the Navy's elite fighter weapons school, Top Gun, as an instructor. The film takes place more than 30 years after the original Top Gun. Maverick is charged with training a new generation of pilots, including Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his late best friend Nick “Goose” Bradshaw (Anthony Edwards). Maverick must prepare the young pilots for a high-risk mission that demands both skill and courage, while confronting the changing nature of his own past and modern warfare.

“Top Gun 3” seems to have been conceived only after “Top Gun” received critical acclaim: Maverick was a success of a high standard. The film received an impressive score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 99% from audiences, proving that everything was right in continuing the story of Pete Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise.

Vox's Alyssa Wilkinson says: “It brings Maverick's story full circle in a satisfying way, adding depth and dimension to its predecessor while also telling its own story,” while the Austin Chronicle's Trace Sovereign says: “One of the best legacy sequels to date It is.” It's a film that knows the way forward and gives you what you've been looking for.

I understand that such an intense action film is not for everyone, given that it moves fast and relies on an adrenaline-fueled story, and those who have not seen the original may not get much enjoyment from it. But now that it's in the top 10 (and may not be for long), it's definitely worth riding the hype.

In the mood for something else to watch while you wait for “Top Gun 3,” check out Amazon Prime Video's best movies list or find your favorite action movie on Prime Video right now.