How To Watch 'Top Gun: Maverick' — Now Streaming For $20

"Top Gun: Maverick," the sequel to the 1986 movie "Top Gun," is now available to watch at home on Paramount Plus and Epix. You can also buy or rent the movie from digital retailers like Amazon and Vudu for a starting price of $4.

Tom Cruise returns to the "Top Gun" franchise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a US Navy test pilot who is tasked with training a group of young Top Gun graduates for a high-risk specialized mission. The detachment includes Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick's late best friend Goose.

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Val Kilmer also reprises his role as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, a longtime rival of Maverick's. New cast members include Jennifer Connolly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, and Ed Harris.

"Top Gun: Maverick" holds a "96% Certified Fresh" rating on review-aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with some critics saying it's better than the first movie. It's also the highest grossing film of 2022 so far, with over $1.4 billion worldwide, and it's nominated for best picture at the Golden Globes.

Where to watch 'Top Gun: Maverick'

"Top Gun: Maverick" is now available to watch on Paramount Plus and Epix Now. The movie made its subscription streaming debut on December 22.

A Paramount Plus Essential plan costs $5/month and includes access to the entire streaming library with limited commercial interruptions. A Premium plan is $10/month and lets you stream on-demand content without ads, plus you can watch your local CBS station live.

As part of a limited-time promotion, new members can get 50% off an annual Paramount Plus membership. This brings the ad-supported plan down to just $25 and the ad-free plan down to $50 for an entire year of streaming.

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Can you watch 'Top Gun: Maverick' for free?

You can watch "Top Gun: Maverick" for free if you sign up for a trial to Paramount Plus. New members can get a one-week free trial to either service.

As long as you cancel before your trial is done, you'll be able to stream the movie without committing to a subscription.

Is 'Top Gun Maverick' available to rent or buy?

If you don't want to sign up for a subscription service, you can rent or buy "Top Gun: Maverick" to watch at home through digital retailers like Prime Video, Vudu, and Apple TV. The movie costs $10 to purchase in up to 4K quality, and rentals start at $4.

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After you purchase "Top Gun: Maverick" you'll be able to stream it whenever you like with no restrictions. If you rent the movie, you'll get 30 days to start watching it and then 48 hours to finish it after you hit play.

Digital retailer apps are available on most mobile devices, media players, and smart TVs from major brands. You should check each service's website to ensure your device is supported before making a purchase.

Where can I watch 'Top Gun' (1986)?

You can watch the first "Top Gun" movie from 1986 on Paramount Plus and Epix Now. It's also available to rent or buy from digital retailers like Amazon Prime Video.

The first "Top Gun" movie follows Maverick as he and a group of naval aviators are given the chance to train in the Navy's Top Gun program. The movie was released in 1986 and has held cultural relevance since; in 2015, it was added to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry for preservation.

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