Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible Franchise Earns Billions

0:00On April 5, Tom Cruise is set to rake in billions from the mission, impossible franchise, even if he steps away from the screen as Ethan Hunt. The 63-year-old star has angered the series since 1996 across eight films, with the latest, the final reckoning, hitting, theaters in 2025. He once signaled that movie would cap his run after nearly 30 years, but fresh talk at the 53rd Saturn Awards in Los Angeles on March. Ape sparked buzz about more ahead. Insiders and fans lit up over his vague nod to future projects, plus the film's win for best action adventure, and Cruise nagging best actor Amide, standing ovation. Sources close to the deal say his setup locks in massive payouts tied to the brand's ongoing wins. Director Chris McCory, whose helm's several entries, has pushed for expansion, and Cruise's backroom role keeps his earnings flowing strong without. Needing the lead spot, with the franchise's global pull still sky high, expected to evolve

1:01in fresh ways, keeping Cruise's bank account stacked for the long haul. That's the story for today, entertainment and celebrity news, today, driven by AI.