“Edge of Tomorrow – Live. The. To repeat.“ is near-perfect blockbuster cinema – brutal, entertaining, fun and original. But not as many people wanted to see the film in theaters as expected, as the 2014 sci-fi action film, which cost nearly $180 million, only grossed $370.5 million. A hit looks different.
Over the years, the Japanese light novel became popular “All You Need Is to Kill”* Based on a Hollywood film that has a kind of cult status, it not only features brutal action spectacle typical of Cruise, but also, completely atypical for Cruise, the superstar in a rather clumsy hero role. Not a super agent who somehow successfully completes every impossible mission, but a soldier who ends up in the middle of an alien war with no combat experience. It’s spectacular, funny and above all it leaves you wanting more. After a full decade, will we actually get another chance to immerse ourselves in the world of Major Bill Cage (Cruise) and Co.? The odds may be better now than ever.
Over the years, the makers of ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ have repeatedly responded to questions about a possible sequel. But even though director Doug Liman, Rita Vrataski actress Emily Blunt and Cruise were not averse to a sequel, it was repeatedly rejected. More and more time passed and the next film became more and more unlikely. But now the tide may have turned, because:
Tom Cruise returns to “Edge Of Tomorrow” studio Warner Bros. in 2024! Such as among others According to reports, the 61-year-old will work as a strategic partner of the traditional film company on several new projects and originals, as well as franchise titles, starting this year. The intention is that he will develop material for Warner, act as a producer and of course also appear in front of the camera for the films .
If there was ever a glimmer of hope that “Edge of Tomorrow 2“If it could still happen, it would probably be through this new deal between Cruise and Warner. A look at the past shows that this is not only a productive but above all successful team: Cruise made some of his best films for Warner, including Paul Thomas Anderson’s 3-hour genius move “Magnolia”, the historical action epic “Last Samurai” or “Eyes Wide Shut”, Stanley Kubrick’s last film.
What does this mean for “Mission: Impossible 8” & Co.?
The whole thing has no direct impact on Tom Cruise’s other film projects because it is not an exclusive deal. This means the actor will continue filming for other studios – especially his current Paramount and Universal projects, which are already in their late stages:
“Mission: Impossible 8” from “Edge Of Tomorrow” author Christopher McQuarrie is scheduled to hit theaters May 22, 2025. However, “Edge Of Tomorrow” director Doug Liman’s $200 million science fiction film, which will be shot in space, does not yet have a release date.