Tom Cruise is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Over the years, he has become a global icon, and a big reason for his success is the Mission: Impossible movie series. With the upcoming release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (also known as Mission: Impossible 8), fans are excited to see Cruise back in action. This franchise has not only brought him worldwide fame but also earned him hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Mission: Impossible series was inspired by the 1966 TV show created by Bruce Geller. Tom Cruise didn’t just star in the films—he also produced them. That means he earns not only a base salary but also a share of the profits from each movie. No wonder the franchise has played such a big role in building his massive net worth, which is estimated at around $600 million.
The Mission: Impossible series is known for its thrilling action scenes and beautiful global locations. Over time, the franchise has earned over $4.14 billion worldwide, making it the 17th highest-grossing movie franchise ever. While the exact salary Tom Cruise will earn for Mission: Impossible 8 hasn’t been revealed yet, we can get an idea by looking at what he made from the earlier films.
According to reports, Cruise usually earns $20 to $25 million upfront to star in a movie. But when we include his share of the profits, his total earnings from each Mission: Impossible movie are much higher.
Here’s a breakdown of how much Tom Cruise made from each Mission: Impossible movie:
- Mission: Impossible (1996): Cruise earned around $70 million. The film was a hit and made $457.7 million globally.
- Mission: Impossible II (2000): He made about $75 million from salary and profit-sharing.
- Mission: Impossible III (2006): Cruise reportedly took home another $75 million.
- Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011): Again, he earned around $75 million.
- Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015): His base salary was estimated at $25 million, but he likely earned between $70 and $100 million in total.
- Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018): This was one of his biggest paydays, with a rumored base salary of $28 million and total earnings close to $100 million.
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023): Cruise’s upfront salary dropped to around $12–14 million, but thanks to his producer role and back-end profits, his final earnings were likely between $70 and $100 million.
In total, Tom Cruise has reportedly earned about $385 million from the Mission: Impossible series so far.
With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning set to release on May 23, Cruise is expected to make another $70 to $100 million from the eighth installment. Given the franchise’s track record and Cruise’s continued popularity, this final chapter is likely to be another major box-office success.
Whether it’s his daring stunts, powerful performances, or smart business moves, Tom Cruise’s journey with Mission: Impossible is a masterclass in Hollywood success.
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