Top Gun: Maverick continues to break records on Paramount+, proving its lasting power with a major streaming achievement that highlights both the film’s enduring appeal and Glen Powell’s rising star power.
More than four years after its theatrical release, Top Gun: Maverick has reached an all-time high on Paramount+’s streaming charts. The action sequel, which grossed over $1.49 billion worldwide, has now spent more than 830 days in the platform’s top 10 most-watched movies. This achievement cements the film as one of the streaming service’s most successful titles ever.
The milestone comes as Glen Powell, who played LT Jake “Hangman” Seresin in the film, continues to dominate Paramount+ with multiple projects. Powell’s 2025 adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man also performed strongly on the platform, ranking as the No. 1 movie on Paramount+ in the U.S. earlier this year.
Paramount+ Streaming Record Details
Top Gun: Maverick debuted on Paramount+ on December 22, 2022, approximately six months after its theatrical premiere. The film immediately shattered records, becoming the most-watched movie globally in its opening weekend in the streaming platform’s history.
According to reports, the sequel surpassed Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s previous premiere weekend viewership record by 60%. Paramount did not disclose specific viewership numbers, but the achievement marked the biggest-ever opening weekend for any film on Paramount+.
The film’s streaming success extended beyond just the sequel. The original Top Gun movie saw a viewership increase of about 400% on the platform following Maverick’s release. The Mission: Impossible franchise also witnessed a 140% jump in viewership.
Glen Powell’s Growing Paramount+ Presence
Powell has become a major draw for Paramount+ subscribers. The actor, who earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in Top Gun: Maverick, currently has multiple projects drawing attention on the platform.
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, has been a significant streaming success story for Powell. While the film had a softer theatrical run, it found new life on streaming and ranked as the No. 1 movie on Paramount+ in the U.S..
Powell’s recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live as a guest on August 24, 2026, coincided with the streaming milestone announcement. He appeared to promote the second season of his series Chad Powers.
The Film’s Box Office and Critical Success
Top Gun: Maverick was released in 2022 as the long-awaited follow-up to 1986’s Top Gun. The film brought back original star Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who returns to train the latest Top Gun graduates for a highly dangerous mission.
The movie starred Miles Teller as Lieutenant Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, alongside Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Jennifer Connelly, Lewis Pullman, and Ed Harris. It also marked the final feature film appearance of the late Val Kilmer, who reprised his role as Iceman from the original film.
The film grossed more than $1.496 billion against a budget of around $177 million. It holds a 96% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes from nearly 500 critical reviews.
Global Streaming Performance
Top Gun: Maverick continues to perform well across international markets. The film has charted in the top 10 in the United States and more than 50 other countries.
In addition to the U.S., the film debuted on Paramount+ in Canada, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, the UK, and Latin America. It became available in South Korea and France in 2023.
The film has reached 600 days on the list of the top ten streaming films in the United States via Paramount+. As of recent data, it holds the number two spot on the list, sitting just behind Primate.
Impact on Paramount+
The streaming success of Top Gun: Maverick has had a significant impact on Paramount+. The release increased catalog engagement on the platform, boosting viewership of the original film by nearly 400 percent.
The film’s performance demonstrates the value of major theatrical releases for streaming platforms. Despite a long gap between theatrical release and streaming availability, the blockbuster became the most-watched Paramount+ film in its premiere weekend.
Paramount+ had approximately 46 million subscribers as of November 2022 when the film debuted on the platform. The film’s continued presence in the top 10 charts across different markets shows its lasting appeal.
What This Means for Glen Powell
The streaming milestone adds to Powell’s growing list of career achievements. The actor has quickly become one of the biggest names in Hollywood across multiple genres, from romantic comedies like Anyone but You to the true story-inspired crime comedy Hit Man, which he co-wrote.
Powell’s performance in Top Gun: Maverick earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. The film’s continued streaming success keeps him in the spotlight and demonstrates his appeal to audiences worldwide.
The actor has signed with CAA and continues to land major roles. He is set to star in Ron Howard’s upcoming firefighter movie, currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
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Top Gun 3 Development
With the success of Top Gun: Maverick, a third installment is in development. Paramount confirmed at CinemaCon that Tom Cruise will reprise his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.
Director Joseph Kosinski has been developing the project, with Ehren Kruger writing the script. Kosinski described it as “a big idea” that he spent almost a year developing.
Powell has suggested he would reprise his role as Hangman and has hinted that production timelines may already be taking shape.
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