US actor Tom Cruise speaks with fans upon arrival for the UK premiere of the film “Top Gun: Maverick” in London, on 19 May, 2022. Viewers had to wait 36 years to see the sequel to the original Top Gun, but critics say the Paramount/Skydance production was worth the wait, with some calling it superior to the original film. A strong supporting cast includes Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller and Jon Hamm; original “Top Gun” veteran Val (Iceman) Kilmer appears briefly. The animated film, based on a popular television show, earned $12.6 million for three days and $15 million for four. And in fifth was Universal’s family-friendly animation The Bad Guys, at $4.6 million (about R71 million) for three days and $6.1 million for four (about R95 million).

Source: The North Africa Journal May 30, 2022 08:01 UTC