‘Top Gun: Maverick’ cast lands on USS Midway as it makes its world premiere in San Diego

World premieres are ordinarily reserved for Los Angeles. Still the magic of Hollywood will be in none other than downtown San Diego tonight, where there will be an exclusive screening of the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

The film is a sequel to the primary “Top Gun,” launched in 1986. It’s been a lengthy time coming for the sequel’s launch, which at first started capturing in 2018 but faced various delays, some of which were pandemic-relevant. (Not to point out the 36-yr delay from the primary film’s launch.)

“Top Gun” star Tom Cruise, who plays fighter pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, created pretty an entrance early this afternoon, landing on the deck of the USS Halfway in a helicopter emblazoned with the “Top Gun: Maverick” logo. He stepped out of the helicopter, his extended hair blowing in the wind, waved and beamed his signature smile to crowds gathered on the aircraft carrier.

The film is a sequel to the first “Top Gun,” introduced in 1986. It is been a extensive time coming for the sequel’s launch, which originally commenced shooting in 2018 but faced a number of delays, some of which have been pandemic-related.

He was joined on the pink carpet by fellow star Jennifer Connelly, alongside with other forged members, together with Miles Teller, Paul Bettany, Kyle Dugan, Jon Hamm and Monica Barbaro. Also in attendance: director Joe Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Not confirmed for tonight are two Grammy Award-successful musicians linked to the film: Kenny Loggins and Girl Gaga. Loggins’ 1986 one “Danger Zone,” featured in the authentic “Top Gun” film, will return to the sequel’s soundtrack. Also on the track listing is Woman Gaga’s ability ballad “Hold My Hand,” which was just launched on Tuesday.

So why host the premiere in San Diego?

As most locals know, quite a few scenes from the initial movie have been shot in the town. Prominently featured locations include things like Maritime Corps Air Station Miramar, Kansas Metropolis Barbeque in the Marina District, and historic Graves Property in Oceanside. Dependent on sightings and social media posts, the sequel is also anticipated to characteristic a few common San Diego options, together with Coronado and Issue Loma.

Ahead of the screening, there was a personal purple carpet occasion held on the USS Midway this afternoon. Some of the actors produced grand entrances — together with Cruise’s arrival in a helicopter.

Though tonight’s screening is shut to the general public, supporters might be equipped to see the motion on the streets of Gaslamp Quarter and maybe steal a glimpse of a several celebrity arrivals.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is scheduled for a large launch in the U.S. on Might 27. There will also be early access screenings held on May well 24 at pick theaters. For particulars, check out topgunmovie.com.

Contemplating number of videos are filmed in the picturesque city of San Diego — even “Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy,” which is established in San Diego, shot practically all of its footage in Los Angeles — “Top Gun” is shut to the coronary heart of numerous locals.

Listed here are some extra photos from the surprise San Diego premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick.”