LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Cruise is one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. He’s a global icon whose movies have amassed billions of dollars with fans across the spectrum hailing him as the greatest star who ever lived. But Tom’s penchant for action came into being with the first 'Mission Impossible' film back in 1996, and since then, the 61-year-old actor has established himself as the gold standard of actors who can perform death-defying stunts.
And for that, Cruise has been rewarded throughout his career. His charismatic performances and his relentless dedication to entertaining the audience are unmatched. This makes anyone pay a hefty amount for his services. Although, Cruise is now also a producer on most of his films which earns him more through the sale of satellite rights, ticket sales, merchandise, etc. For ‘Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1’, Cruise reportedly earned $14 million in salary but the backend on the seventh MI film is huge and can help Cruise make close to $150 million. This will become a benchmark for any Hollywood star to beat in the future.
How much has Cruise earned over the years?
Cruise has an experience of over four decades in Hollywood and started with a mere $75,000 salary for his role in 'Risky Business', but moved up to $2 million for 'Top Gun' in 1986. However, Cruise made a breakthrough with the first 'Mission Impossible' film when he made $75 million and then went on to make 100 million for its sequel. His early films like ‘A Few Good Men’, ‘The Firm’ and ‘Interview with the Vampire’ made him a total of $39 million.
After a string of blockbuster releases that enchanted audiences across the globe, Cruise became one of the richest actors in the world when he netted $100 million for 'Top Gun Maverick' in 2022. And after only a year, Cruise is back with another 'Mission Impossible' flick which is primed to break all blockbuster records and extend Cruise’s reputation as a man who saved cinema.
Cruise is expected to earn a total of $150 million for ‘Mission Impossible 7’ which includes his salary and his deal as a producer on the film. With echoes of starring in the next movie of the franchise, one can only guess how high Cruise’s salary can go.
What is Tom Cruise’s true net worth?
After a successful acting and producing career of over four decades, Cruise’s net worth is said to be close to $600 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Forbes has already named him as one of the richest actors in the world and with 'Mission Impossible 7' just around the corner, Cruise’s net worth is about to shoot up. It’s only a matter of time before Cruise turns into the richest actor in cinema history.
‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’ Part 1 hits US theaters on July 12, 2023.
