In Top Gun 3, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) faces a new challenge when an advanced AI-controlled fleet threatens to make human pilots obsolete. The story picks up two years after the events of Top Gun: Maverick, with Maverick now serving as an instructor for a new generation of elite pilots. Among them is Jake “Hangman” Seresin (Glen Powell), who steps into a leadership role, and a young, talented recruit named Emma “Phoenix” Blake (played by Florence Pugh).

The drama intensifies when a rogue AI drone network, developed by a foreign power, goes off-course and endangers global security. Maverick is tasked with leading a daring mission to neutralize the threat, reuniting him with his former protégé, Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller).

The mission forces Maverick and Rooster to confront lingering tensions and strengthen their bond. In a climactic sequence, the team undertakes a high-stakes aerial battle against the drones, blending old-school flying skills with cutting-edge technology.

Maverick faces a life-or-death decision that tests his legacy and his willingness to step aside for the next generation. The film concludes with Maverick mentoring Rooster to take over the program, solidifying his place as a legend while passing the torch. Expect emotional moments, adrenaline-pumping action, and nostalgic callbacks.