Top Gun (1986) follows reckless naval aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell as he competes at the elite Fighter Weapons School, battles for top spot, falls in love, and overcomes the tragic death of his RIO, Goose, to become a hero. Its 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, sees an older Maverick return to train a new generation for a dangerous mission, confronting his past when he must mentor Goose’s son, Rooster.