In January, it was announced that Tom Cruise had signed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to develop original and franchise pictures, sparking speculation about his relationship with Paramount Pictures. However, the deal with Warner is non-exclusive, allowing Cruise to work with other studios as well.
Tom Cruise has a successful history with Warner Bros., with films like Edge of Tomorrow and The Last Samurai grossing over $1 billion combined. Despite this new partnership, Cruise's long-standing collaboration with Paramount has been highly lucrative, with the Mission: Impossible and Top Gun franchises earning billions in box office revenue.
The release of 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning' faced challenges in 2023, competing against blockbuster films like 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.' Despite this, the film performed well internationally, grossing nearly $400 million overseas.
The success of 'Dead Reckoning' sets the stage for 'Mission: Impossible 8,' which is expected to surpass its predecessor's box office performance. With a potential 20% increase in revenue, the upcoming sequel could reach $680 million or more.
Cruise's star power has also propelled the 'Top Gun' franchise to success, with 'Top Gun: Maverick' grossing $1.49 billion globally. The upcoming third installment is anticipated to continue this trend, potentially surpassing $3.5 billion in total franchise earnings.
Tom Cruise's consistent box office success over nearly four decades solidifies his status as a global powerhouse in Hollywood. Fans can look forward to the release of 'Mission: Impossible 8' this summer, followed by 'Top Gun 3' in the future, ensuring the continuation of Cruise's multi-billion dollar partnerships with Paramount and potential new successes with Warner Bros. Discovery.
