Top Gun is an American action drama film series that’s been released since 1986. The franchise was inspired by the California magazine article “Top Guns” by Ehud Yonay, and has grossed $1.5 billion so far. The following are the 2 films in the series, arranged in order from “best” to “worst” according to the collective opinions of Rotten Tomatoes film critics. Contained is each film’s critical approval, average rating and critical consensus (if there is one).
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
97% – 8.2/10 (431 reviews)
Top Gun: Maverick pulls off a feat even trickier than a 4G inverted dive, delivering a long-belated sequel that surpasses its predecessor in wildly entertaining style. Read critic reviews
Top Gun (1986)
58% – 6/10 (74 reviews)
Though it features some of the most memorable and electrifying aereial footage shot with an expert eye for action, Top Gun offers too little for non-adolescent viewers to chew on when its characters aren’t in the air. Read critic reviews
Blockbusters Reviewed 
2 thoughts on “The Top Gun Movies from Best to Worst – RT Critics”