He's got a need for speed... again.

Tom Cruise has finally confirmed that a sequel to the cult action film Top Gun is in the works.

Tom Cruise in the original Top Gun.

Rumours have been swirling for years that Cruise would revisit the movie that turned him into a household name. Last year, the film's original producer Jerry Bruckheimer drove fans wild after tweeting a photo of himself and Cruise, hinting that they met up to discuss a Top Gun sequel.

On Tuesday morning, Cruise finally confirmed that the rumours were indeed true. Speaking on Channel 7's Sunrise, the Hollywood heartthrob said principal photography should start within the next 12 months.