‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Film of 2022

“Top Gun: Maverick” is on top.

The high-flying action sequel starring Tom Cruise on Tuesday became the year’s highest-grossing movie in North America, where it has made more than $400 million.

Its domestic total stood at $401 million as of Wednesday morning, and it’s grossed more than $755 million worldwide.

“Top Gun: Maverick” moved past Marvel’s superhero sorcerer spectacular “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which has made $398 million in North America. “Doctor Strange” remains ahead at the global box office, having made more than $931 million worldwide.

Serving as a long-awaited follow up to 1986′s classic “Top Gun,” the sequel features the return of Cruise’s hotshot Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who must now train a new generation of aviators.

“Top Gun: Maverick” boasts a 97% approval ratings among critics included on the Rotten Tomatoes movie reviews website, while 99% of audience members viewed the film favorably.