Top Gun 3: Phoenix (2025), fans are treated to an exhilarating glimpse of the next chapter in the Top Gun saga, where the spotlight shifts to Natasha “Phoenix” Trace (played by Monica Barbaro), one of the standout pilots from Top Gun: Maverick (2022). Set against a backdrop of high-octane dogfights and heart-pounding aerial stunts, the teaser sets the tone for an action-packed film with intense stakes.
The teaser opens with Phoenix flying her F/A-18 Super Hornet through a vast desert landscape, accompanied by a voiceover from Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise). He says, “There’s something about flying—it’s not just in your blood; it’s in your soul.” The camera zooms in on Phoenix, her face determined and focused, clearly ready to step into the spotlight as the franchise’s new lead.
From there, we see a rapid montage of scenes showcasing Phoenix’s rise through the ranks of the U.S. Navy’s elite fighter pilots. After the events of Maverick, Phoenix has become one of the most skilled pilots in the world. Her character now faces a new kind of challenge—commanding an elite squadron of next-generation pilots on a dangerous mission that pushes them beyond their limits.
Hints of the overarching conflict emerge, with glimpses of advanced enemy aircraft, including what appears to be a mysterious fifth-generation fighter jet, suggesting that this mission could have global consequences. Phoenix is shown in intense training sequences, preparing both physically and mentally for the challenges ahead. Her leadership is put to the test as she mentors a new team of young, ambitious pilots.
The emotional stakes are raised when we see Phoenix confronting the burden of responsibility, particularly in a scene where she confides in Maverick, who continues to serve as her mentor. “I’m not sure if I’m ready for this,” she says. Maverick reassures her: “You’ve got this, Phoenix. You’re one of the best I’ve ever seen.”
The teaser ends with a breathtaking shot of Phoenix flying in formation with her team, soaring over the ocean as the sun sets behind them. The Top Gun theme swells in the background, leaving fans eager for more.
Hashtags like #TopGun3 #PhoenixRising #FeelTheNeedForSpeed flash across the screen, building excitement for what promises to be an adrenaline-fueled ride.
