Joseph Kosinki Has Joked About A Days Of Thunder & F1 Movie With Tom Cruise And Brad Pitt. Why I Think It Could Work

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Ever since the Brad Pitt racing movie became a huge success, people have been wondering about a sequel. While it’s not confirmed, the director, Joseph Kosinski, has playfully suggested a possible direction for the series. And get this – it could involve Tom Cruise and a connection to his famous racing film, Days of Thunder.

So, a new movie is in the works that combines a critically acclaimed film from 2025 with a beloved classic from the 1990s? Let’s explore what this exciting project could be! I’ll share what director Joseph Kosinski has said about reuniting two major Hollywood stars, and then explain why I believe this combination could be a huge success – both creatively and financially.

Joseph Kosinski Has A Cool Pitch, Even If He Was Only Half-Serious

In June 2025, before the release of the Formula 1 movie, director Joseph Kosinski spoke with GQ UK about the film and other topics. The conversation eventually led to the possibility of working with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, whom he previously directed in Top Gun: Maverick. When asked what kind of movie he’d propose to a studio, Kosinski jokingly shared a really exciting idea.

Currently, the story reveals a history between Cole Trickle – Tom Cruise’s character from Days of Thunder – and Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt. They used to be rivals, and apparently, they once had a legendary go-kart race while filming Interview With the Vampire. It would be amazing to see Cruise and Pitt compete against each other on a real racetrack!

Tom Cruise shared a story at CinemaCon 2025 about a long-running go-kart rivalry he had with Brad Pitt while filming Interview with the Vampire. They would often race each other all night after wrapping up shooting. Given their competitive natures and this history, audiences can expect exciting and potentially wild action in their new film.

This Could Fill In Some Gaps For Sonny Hayes’ Story And Show Us What Came Of Cole Trickle

While we know a lot about Sonny Hayes’s racing career and personal life in F1, there are still unanswered questions about his comeback after years of being sidelined. Bringing him together with Cole Trickle and exploring their shared history – whether it’s rivalry or fond memories – would make Hayes’s journey of self-discovery and reinvention even more compelling.

This will also let us catch up with the once-famous NASCAR driver and see what he’s done with his life over the last 35 years. Did he achieve legendary status and join the ranks of racing icons like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon? Or did misfortune lead him down a path similar to Hayes, forcing him to fight his way back into the spotlight? There are many possible directions this story could take.

A Reunion For These Two Is A Long Time Coming

Brad Pitt mentioned he’d be open to working with Tom Cruise again, as long as it didn’t involve any dangerous stunts like hanging off a plane. He didn’t comment on the possibility of a racing project, though. More seriously, many fans would love to see Pitt and Cruise, who starred together in Interview with the Vampire, reunite for another film.

I haven’t met the man myself, but I’m sure Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of both movies, is among those hoping this comes to fruition. He’s often talked about what makes those two actors so popular, so he might have heard Joseph Kosinski’s pitch and be working to make it a reality. Let’s hope it happens!

Whether or not we’ll ever see a combination of Formula 1 racing and the world of Days of Thunder remains to be seen, but I’ll definitely be watching if it does happen! We just need to come up with a catchy title for it.

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2026-01-16 14:18