When you think of Tom Cruise, one of the first things that comes to mind is ‘Top Gun’. It’s such a classic and his portrayal of U.S. Naval Aviator Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is what made Tom Cruise a full-fledged movie star.

And, now after 31 years, the sequel is finally here! Well, not quite. But, at least we know the name now.

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In an interview with Access Hollywood, he finally revealed the title of the recently announced Top Gun sequel: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, named after his character.

One title he refused to have from the beginning? Top Gun 2. “I didn’t want a number,” he said. “You don’t need a number.” Yes, he doesn’t.

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Look, how excited Val Kilmer is!

friends said it's official - #TOPGUN2 was announced today. I'm ready Tom- still got my top gun plaque! Still got the moves! Still got it!

A post shared by Val Kilmer (@valkilmerofficial) on May 24, 2017 at 1:53pm PDT

As of now, shooting and release dates have yet to be announced, he did tease everyone about the movie in the interview, saying, “Aviators are back, the need for speed. We’re going to have big, fast machines. It’s going to be a competition film, like the first one … but a progression for Maverick.”

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And, don’t worry, the sequel won’t ruin the original movie, like it usually does, and Cruise reassures audiences that “stylistically, it’s going to be the same” and notes that Harold Faltermeyer will return to write the score.

Watch the whole interview here :