How much did Tom Cruise make for Mission Impossible 7?

Last Modified Jan 15, 2025 02:48 EST
How much did Tom Cruise make for Mission Impossible 7?
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt (source: Screengrab from MI7 trailer)


According to various online sources like GQ and Cosmopolitan, actor Tom Cruise made an income of $12-14 million from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.


Tom Cruise is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood and is recognized for his work in the industry as an actor and producer. Cruise received his big break from his role in Risky Business (1983), along with Top Gun (1986), a film that became a cultural phenomenon. One of the major aspects that brought Tom Cruise a huge fan following was the authenticity behind his stunts which he performed on his own. The actor has been the protagonist of the Mission: Impossible franchise as Ethan Hunt for around 8 movies as of 2024.


Cruise has been an actor for multiple decades and has received various awards and accolades which include three Golden Globe Awards. The actor is also honored with other accolades like Critics' Choice Movie Awards, People's Choice Awards, Saturn Awards, and many more.


How much did Tom Cruise make for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One?


While the exact salary for Tom Cruise is not revealed for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, according to various online news platforms like GQ, and Cosmopolitan, actor Tom Cruise made an estimated amount of $12-14 million from the movie. This amount would vary according to the profits generated by the movies as Cruise reportedly receives a percentage of the movie’s box office collections. Apart from this, the other compensation that the actor could receive from the movie would be bonuses if the movie performs well at the box office, along with the profits generated from streaming and digital rights provided by the movie.


How much did Tom Cruise make for Mission Impossible 7?
Ethan and Ilsa (Source: Screengrab from the trailer)


The plot of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One


Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise and revolves around Ethan Hunt, and his team of IMF agents as they face one of their most challenging and life-threatening missions yet. The story goes on to reveal the powerful artificial intelligence known as "The Entity," who is the final antagonist of the movie. The Entity has become self-aware and uncontrollable, having the capabilities to manipulate information and technology on a huge scale, creating worldwide chaos. While Ethan and his team are tasked to stop the entity from falling into the wrong hands, there are various factions, including government agencies and mercenaries, who are aiming to get the AI for their personal agendas.


In a race-against-time scenario, Ethan and his team are seen moving across various countries to obtain the two interlocking keys needed to access the Entity's source code. While he goes on with his mission, the story brings in a ghost from Ethan’s past, Gabriel, who is shown as a worker for the AI entity. As the stakes rise, Ethan and his loyal team consisting of Benji Dunn, Luther Stickell, and Ilsa Faust confront relentless dangers, high-stakes betrayals, and perilous stunts, including a dramatic sequence involving a motorcycle jump and a moving train.


Also read: How many Mission Impossible movies are there?

FAQs on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

A. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

A. The character of Luther Stickell is played by Ving Rhames.

A. Henry Cavill was introduce in during the MI movie Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018).

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