Tom Cruise Wants to Make Movies Into His 100s

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Tom Cruise hopes to be making movies “into [his] 100s.”

At age 62, the actor shows no signs of slowing; instead, he’s eager to keep going after the launch of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” Interestingly, Tom Cruise has shared that he doesn’t foresee ever retiring from the movie industry.

Originally, the actor mentioned that he aims to continue acting in movies well into his 80s, much like his role model Harrison Ford. Now, he has expressed this intention even more ambitiously, telling The Hollywood Reporter: “I plan to keep making films all the way up to my 100s.

I’ll keep going non-stop! Whether it’s action, comedy or drama, I’m always eager for the next filmmaking adventure.

In the year 1981, Cruise first appeared on screen in the romantic drama movie titled “Endless Love”. However, it was in 1986 that he experienced a significant leap in his career with the film “Top Gun”.

Since 1996, the actor has been a part of the “Mission: Impossible” movie series, and continues to show great enthusiasm for filmmaking.

Reflecting on his “extraordinary” journey of creating movies, Cruise remarked: “Working with various filmmakers, crews, cast, and experiencing diverse cultures has been incredibly enriching. The lessons I’ve gained about storytelling, life, leadership, character development, and every facet of filmmaking remain a constant source of inspiration.

It’s truly extraordinary; there’s simply no denying it. I consider myself incredibly blessed to create the films I do, and I genuinely enjoy every moment of it – I’m all about crafting movies.

Previously, it was disclosed that for Cruise to perform his daring stunts, he needs to be energized first. He confessed that he consumes nearly a dozen eggs alongside bacon and sausages, along with multiple cups of coffee, prior to filming starting.

In an interview with People magazine, Tom Cruise stated, “I really indulge in a big breakfast… All that training for wing-walking requires quite a lot of energy.

I plan on having breakfast consisting of sausages, about a dozen eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, and plenty of liquids. It’s freezing up here at this high altitude, so I’m burning a lot of calories.”

“I’ll be having a hearty breakfast with sausages, eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, and lots of fluids. It’s chilly up here at such a high altitude, so I’m using a lot of energy.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning opens in theaters this weekend.

10 Movies That Were Supposed to End Their Franchises

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

It’s quite noticeable when a film includes the word “last” in its title, as it often indicates this is the final installment, although history shows that the “last” in franchise films rarely means truly the end. This was the case with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, a thrilling, action-packed adventure designed to capture what made the original Raiders of the Lost Ark so special, while wrapping up the story for our favorite hat-wearing hero. As a conclusion, it’s quite satisfactory: Its final scene features Indy and his companions riding off into the sunset. Originally, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas planned to create a trilogy of Indiana Jones films, although they agreed on a deal for five movies with Paramount, and this one was intended to be the conclusion. However, as we now know, they would later return for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull many years down the line. (Ford also starred in Dial of Destiny in 2023.)

Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

The “Nightmare on Elm Street” series brought in substantial profits for New Line Cinema, earning it the nickname “The House That Freddy Built.” After five Nightmare movies and several other successful franchises, the studio decided that Freddy Krueger’s story had run its course. The sixth movie, titled “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare“, was intended to be the final chapter in the series, with the children Krueger torments exploding his mortal body using a pipe bomb, leaving him dead even for supernatural beings to revive. Three years later, the seventh installment, “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare“, was released and introduced a new continuity, acknowledging Freddy Krueger as a character from an in-universe film franchise. Freddy Krueger didn’t reappear until more than a decade later in the franchise crossover “Freddy vs. Jason“.

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

In the world of slasher series, many films initially planned as final chapters have resurfaced over time. For example, in the Halloween franchise, the seventh installment, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, was originally intended to be the concluding chapter. This film serves as a direct sequel only to the first Halloween and its immediate successor, Halloween II, effectively ignoring the rest of the series’ timeline. In Halloween H20, it is unveiled that Laurie Strode feigned her death and has been in hiding all these years until Michael Myers tracks her down while she works as the headmistress of a boarding school. Initially, Jamie Lee Curtis envisioned this film as the end of the series. However, when it was discovered that producer Moustapha Akkad had a legal clause preventing Michael Myers from being killed off, the writers devised a way for Myers to survive the ending’s events. Footage of his survival was filmed during production and later used at the start of the sequel, Halloween: Resurrection.

The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

In a surprising turn, the latest installment in the Matrix series, The Matrix Resurrections, acknowledges that the franchise was believed to be concluded following the impactful releases of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions back in 2003. The Wachowskis had firmly stated they were finished with the Matrix saga, yet Warner Bros. persistently sought ways to extend or revitalize it. Originally, The Matrix Revolutions was intended as the final film of the trilogy, wrapping up Neo’s journey where he used his powers as The One to end the conflict between humans and machines. In essence, it served as the ending; however, The Matrix Resurrections, released 18 years later in 2021, functions as a self-aware sequel that reinterprets the original trilogy while advancing the stories of Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and Agent Smith, seemingly beyond what was thought to be the final chapter. The story is filled with playful nods to studio franchise fixation and the exhaustion caused by excessive sequels.

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

In the world of X-Men movies, the “Last” has a history of being significant. Specifically, X-Men: The Last Stand is considered the final film in the initial trilogy, wrapping up storylines for characters we thought might never return after the first X-Men movie (giving rise to many chuckles). Although X-Men Origins: Wolverine was being developed while The Last Stand was being made, it was always intended as a standalone prequel. As Director Brett Ratner explained at the time, The Last Stand marked the end of this particular X-Men series: “This is truly the conclusion for the X-Men series…this is definitely the last stand.” Later, The Wolverine served as a sequel that followed the events of The Last Stand, and the continuity was partially revised with X-Men: Days of Future Past, which functioned as both a sequel to The Last Stand and a sort of soft reboot of X-Men: First Class.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)

As a passionate cinephile who’s sailed the seven seas of cinema, I can attest that “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” is an outstanding solo pirate escapade. However, its successors, “Dead Man’s Chest” and “At World’s End,” are inseparable chapters of a single tale. The ingenious minds behind the script, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio, conceived two unique ideas for “Black Pearl” sequels that were later merged into one continuous narrative, spanning both movies. This grand trilogy was then brought to life on the silver screen, with the second and third installments being filmed simultaneously. These films served as the concluding chapter of Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner’s enchanting romance, and marked the final voyage under the command of director Gore Verbinski, who steered the ship after filming “At World’s End.” A standalone sequel, titled “On Stranger Tides,” was released four years later, and the story resumed with the fifth movie, “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” picking up where “At World’s End” left off, with a few familiar faces making a reappearance.

The Final Destination (2009)

The longevity of franchises hinges on their financial performance, and the “Final Destination” series is one such horror movie franchise that continues to thrive due to audience interest. Following the box office triumph of “Final Destination 3,” which was initially intended as the final chapter in the trilogy, plans for a fourth installment were made, leveraging the popularity of the 3D trend prevalent in the late 2000s. This film, promoted as the concluding chapter in the series, was titled “THE Final Destination.” However, as is often the case with such franchises, its financial success paved the way for another installment – “Final Destination 5” – to emerge only a few years later.

Saw 3D (2010)

Let’s make sure to distinguish it from “Saw III” and “Saw 3D”. We’re talking about the seventh movie in the “Saw” series, filmed entirely in 3D. It was originally named “Saw: Endgame”, meant as the conclusion of the franchise. Due to decreasing box office returns, they combined the stories intended for the seventh and eighth films into this single production. Advertised as “Saw: The Final Chapter”, it aimed to tie up loose ends from previous movies, reintroduce a significant character for one last appearance, and supposedly bring an end to the series. However, seven years later, “Jigsaw” returned the Jigsaw Killer to the scene once more, setting new traps for unsuspecting victims.

Shrek Forever After (2010)

In the same manner as Saw 3D and Shrek Forever After, the tagline “The Final Chapter” was frequently used, almost serving as an alternate title. Inspired by the timeless fairy tale ending “And they lived happily ever after,” this movie was clearly intended to be the concluding chapter in the Shrek series, with DreamWorks’ then-president referring to it as “the final film.” It is filled with nods and references to earlier Shrek movies, honoring the franchise while also spinning its own unique tale. Initially, there were plans for a fifth movie, but the studio ultimately decided that Shrek Forever After would provide a satisfactory conclusion – until they later opted to produce Shrek 5 in 2026.

Toy Story 3 (2010)

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I must say that the initial three Toy Story films form a compelling trilogy, where the thrilling escapades of the toys are rooted in their existence within Andy’s life. The third installment, Toy Story 3, serves as a poignant conclusion to the “Andy” saga, as it depicts Andy leaving for college and his cherished toys being donated to a new, excited young friend (after narrowly escaping an unfortunate incident at a trash incinerator). Some viewers interpret this as either a reflection of a toy’s life cycle coming to an end or simply the closing of one chapter in a human child’s life, with the toys ready for their next adventure once their initial purpose has been accomplished. Consequently, Toy Story 4 takes a different direction, as the toys grapple with the idea of discovering a purpose beyond just bringing joy to children.

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2025-05-19 16:25