A Long-Delayed Blockbuster
The original release dates for Top Gun: Maverick were 12 July 2019, 26 June 2020, and 2 July 2021. We all know that COVID was the overarching reason for the release date delays. And we’ve had plenty of time to dissect the trailers that have been released over the years. Everything from the “salad bars” of decorations on the uniforms to the way helmets are decorated has been scrutinized. The original TOP GUN came out in the days before social media, so it wasn’t subjected to the kind of instant and widespread feedback possible in today’s world. We’re sure to see plenty of instant and widespread feedback about Top Gun: Maverick. Some of it will come from the staff here at Avgeekery.com!
The Original Trailer
Question: Into whose coffin does Maverick pound his wings during the burial ceremony at the cemetery? Is it Iceman? Viper? Or even Cougar? Someone else? This original trailer was released at Comic-Con on 18 July 2019 and uploaded to YouTube by Paramount Pictures .
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The Second Trailer
Question: Is Maverick shot down while flying an F/A-18E Super Hornet in this movie? If so, how? The second trailer for Top Gun: Maverick was released on 16 December 2019 and was uploaded to YouTube by Paramount Pictures .
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The Super Bowl Trailer
Question: How can Maverick afford to own and fly his very own F-6K/P-51K Mustang warbird on a Captain’s salary? This Super Bowl trailer was released during February of 2020 and was uploaded to YouTube by 4K MOVIE TRAILERS.
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The Extended Trailer (With Behind the Scenes Footage)
Question: Why do the producers continue to use long-disestablished squadron insignia on personal items such as helmet bags? This extended trailer for Top Gun: Maverick was released during September 2020. The first was uploaded to YouTube by FilmSpot Trailer.
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The Lego Trailers
And of course, the rundown of Top Gun: Maverick trailers would not be complete without the Lego versions, which, for many, are the most entertaining trailers out there. In any case, enjoy both versions as uploaded to YouTube by OnBeatMan.
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