What To Remember About Top Gun Before Seeing Maverick

Before seeing Top Gun: Maverick, there's a lot to be remembered about the original Top Gun. The long-awaited sequel to the Tom Cruise 80's classic is set for a domestic May 27th, 2022 release date

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