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While many sequels feel like cash-grabs, Maverick feels like a genuine love letter to cinema. It managed to gross nearly $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of Tom Cruise's career.

: The film’s defining feature is its commitment to practical effects. According to reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes , the aerial sequences—filmed with actual IMAX cameras inside F-18 cockpits—provide a level of immersion that CGI simply cannot replicate. T-o-p G-U-N.2-0-2-2

: The film is dedicated to the original director, Tony Scott. One of the most moving segments involves Val Kilmer's cameo as "Iceman," which IMDb notes was a significant and well-compensated moment for the actor despite his health challenges. Quick Stats Release Year : 2022 Worldwide Gross : $1.496 billion While many sequels feel like cash-grabs, Maverick feels