Action film enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as Tom Cruise's acclaimed blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick will be broadcast on Channel 4 on Saturday evening at 8pm, completely free of charge. No subscription or rental fees are required to watch the 2022 hit, which has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' by critics and audiences alike.
The film marks Cruise's return as the iconic Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, over three decades after the original Top Gun became a cultural phenomenon. In the sequel, Maverick is a test pilot training a group of Top Gun graduates for a perilous mission, confronting his past and his deepest fears.
Top Gun: Maverick received widespread acclaim, earning a 96% Certified Fresh rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 99% audience approval score. It was named best film of 2022 by the review aggregator and garnered six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
The film was also a commercial triumph, becoming Cruise's highest-grossing project with over £1.185 billion in global box office revenue. Viewers can watch it on Channel 4 this Saturday at 8pm without any additional cost.
