Box Office: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ projects $150 million opening

Top Gun triumphs as it reclaims Number 1 on the Official Film Chart, fending off The Batman to claim its second week at the top.

Jerry Bruckheimer has plenty to celebrate over Memorial Day weekend, literally watching the long-awaited sequel to 1986’s Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick, beat his previous domestic box office opening record for the holiday previously set by 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. 

Glen Powell nearly didn't make the cut for "Top Gun: Maverick." Powell, 33, shared with The Hollywood Reporter that, in July 2018, he got a phone call informing him he didn’t get the role in the film for which he had spent weeks auditioning.  "This one I just took very personally and was just plain sad," he told the outlet. Powell, best known for his role in "Scream Queens," originally auditioned for the role of Rooster, the on-screen son of Goose who was Lt.

"Top Gun" is back. After a two-year delay, "Top Gun: Maverick" is hitting theaters across the world Friday.The release of the action movie figures to be a big moment for box office recovery during the coronavirus pandemic. The film’s star, Tom Cruise, is expected to have his biggest career opening, with a four-day gross of at least $92 million, per official tracking.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been praised by the stars of Top Gun: Maverick after the glamorous London royal premiere.READ: Prince William reveals George, Charlotte and Louis's reaction to their parents' glitzy Top Gun outingGreg 'Tarzan' Davis shared details of meeting the British royals, and called them "disarming," sharing that they made everyone feel comfortable and that it "felt I had known them for so long".WATCH: Prince William and Kate Middleton resemble movie stars as they greet crowds"It can be a little intimidating, there are so many rules in place and I thought, 'oh if I mess up, what may happen?' but they are so disarming, I felt I had known them for so long and William was very engaging," he shared with HELLO!Movie star Tom Cruise and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer introduced the royal couple to the film's stars, including Jennifer Connolly and Glen Powell, who were lined up against the backdrop of a real P51 fighter plane, like the one Tom pilots in the film.GALLERY: Duchess Kate and Prince William resemble movie stars at Top Gun: Maverick premiere "William had wandered past and then came back to talk to me more - we had a nice long talk, it was an incredible experience," Tarzan added.But he joked that he couldn't share what their conversation was about, quipping: "See if I tell you I may not be invited back to London!" Tarzan greeting Duchess Kate and Prince WilliamJennifer recently spoke about what it was like to meet Prince William and Kate, sharing that the meeting with the Duke, in particular, was a special one since it tied back to her meeting with his mother, Princess Diana.She revealed that this was her second royal premiere following one for the 1986 movie Labyrinth, where she got

Jay Ellis is flying high on the success of his new role in, but even he'll admit that getting to meet Prince William and Kate Middleton at the recent royal premiere of the film in London left him feeling a little insecure!«It was absolutely insane,» Ellis raved to ET's Rachel Smith as the pair met up in Times Square to check out the new billboards and surprise some lucky fans with tickets to the film.«They tell you all these [rules of etiquette] like, all these things that you have to do,» he shared of meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. «They speak to you first, you reach out your hand… 'Your royal highness, nice to meet you.»«And then the first question you ask is like, 'So, um, how are you?'» he continued with a laugh. «No one knew what to say. It was crazy — what do you ask them?»Thinking fast, Ellis recalled that he asked Prince William about the types of aircraft he'd flown in his time with the Royal Air Force.

LOS ANGELES -- Doctor Strange and his multiverse got to linger a little longer atop the weekend box office as Tom Cruise and “Top Gun” wait in the wings.Marvel's “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was the top-earning film of the weekend for the third straight week, bringing in $31.6 million in 4,534 North American theaters, according to studio estimates released Sunday.“Downtown Abbey: A New Era” made a strong opening showing for Focus Features with $16 million from 3,820 theaters, but there was no real blockbuster competition for “Doctor Strange."That will change with the long awaited, and long delayed, release of “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel that arrives next week on Memorial Day weekend, 36 years after the original smash hit and cultural landmark.It flies in amid sky-high hype.Cruise had the film festival in Cannes, France, abuzz on Wednesday with a whirlwind appearance for the film's European premiere that included a fly over of French fighter jets and an honorary Palme d’Or award.But while the world waits, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” crossed the $800 million mark in global grosses, surpassing “The Batman” to become the top-grossing film of the year.Released by the Walt Disney Co. and directed by Sam Raimi, “ Doctor Strange 2 ” benefitted from being the first Marvel movie to follow “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” in which Benedict Cumberbatch’s sorcerer played a pivotal role.It also builds upon the popular Disney+ series “Wandavision” and contains a number of cameos that fans didn’t want to be spoiled.Holdover family films “The Bad Guys” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” took the third and fourth spots.

After Prince William and Kate Middleton stunned on the red carpet at the "Top Gun: Maverick" premiere, the Duchess explained why her three children were not in attendance. While talking with children at the premiere on Thursday night, Middleton explained Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ absence.  "It’s a school night," Middleton said with a small laugh. Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive on the red carpet for the UK premiere of the film "Top Gun: Maverick." (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Although George, 8, Charlotte, 7 and Louis, 4, have not attended their first movie premiere, they have made their red carpet debut.

Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the "Top Gun: Maverick" London premiere at London’s Leicester Square Thursday night. The royal couple walked in alongside the film's star, Tom Cruise, speaking in front of a fighter jet stationed near the red carpet.

Tom Cruise may have rekindled his romance with Marvel star Hayley Atwell after she appeared alongside him at the premiere for his new film. Hollywood A-lister Tom, 56, and British actress, Hayley, 40, are said to have instantly hit it off and become an item whilst filming the upcoming Mission Impossible sequel together in 2020. However, the pair reportedly broke up last September after around 10 months together.

While attending the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise has revealed he has "a lot in common" with Prince William. The 39-year-old Duke of Cambridge and his wife Kate Middleton, 40, appeared at the premiere of the movie sequel in London last night.

Carol Vorderman didn't follow her fellow guests at the Top Gun premiere on Thursday night as she ditched the usual glitzy gowns for a khaki green flight suit in homage to the film.

Hayley Atwell is showing her support for Tom Cruise!

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hit the red carpet of the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick on Thursday. The royal mom of three wowed in an off-the-shoulder gown by Roland Mouret with her hair styled down.Princess Diana’s nieces stun at ‘Top Gun: Maverick screening in CannesTop Gun star Tom Cruise, who recently appeared in a celebration for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, lent the Duchess a helping hand as she walked up steps at the premiere in London.In addition to Tom, Prince William and Kate met with other stars of the film, including Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Jon Hamm.