India, Aug. 30 -- Tom Cruise is set to return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in the sequel to his 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder, with Anne Hathaway joining the cast. The film is scheduled to release in summer 2028.

Cruise and Hathaway confirmed the project through a social media video announcing the film's return.

In the video, the two actors unveiled the title and release window alongside a yellow racing car, in keeping with the movie's racing theme. Hathaway wore a cowboy hat, while both stars appeared in casual button-up shirts and blue jeans.

Jonathan Levine will direct the film, according to the publication, which also reported that the movie is scheduled for release on June 2, 2028.

Days of Thunder was directed by Tony Scott ...