At a “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” press event held in Seoul on Thursday night, Tom Cruise gracefully navigated questions about President Trump’s suggestion of tariffs on movies made outside the U.S., and discussed how this potential policy might impact international productions like his action-packed spy series.
At the gathering, a Korean journalist, utilizing an on-stage interpreter, posed this query: “I’d be interested if someone would like to respond. I viewed this movie and noticed it was filmed in various places globally, including Africa. Given the tariffs that President Trump has been implementing on foreign productions and films, is this specific production subject to these tariffs? Additionally, could you share how much of the film was shot abroad?
In response to the English question, Cruise promptly spoke over his microphone, addressing the translator directly. He said, “We prefer to discuss the movie instead. Thank you,” ending with a smile. The moderator then responded through the mic, saying, “I believe that’s a reasonable response.
As a devoted movie enthusiast, I can’t help but reflect on how the upcoming Cannes Film Festival might present an “impossible mission” for more American talents, starting Tuesday. This global platform could stir up a whirlwind of questions about the possible effects of Trump’s tariff proposal, with both the media and cautious international industry players potentially expressing reservations about collaborating with U.S. companies.
A day prior to the meeting of studio executives forming the Motion Picture Association, scheduled for Friday, Cruise was presented with a query regarding Trump’s proposed tariff plan.
The type of questioning directed at Cruise is misleading, as Trump hasn’t implemented tariffs on foreign film productions yet. It’s unclear how the government would implement such a policy, or if it would affect movies like “Mission: Impossible,” which was made by an American company but filmed in multiple international locations. Moreover, it’s set to hit theaters soon. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) hasn’t issued an official statement regarding the tariff proposal, and there are no plans for a meeting between the organization and the administration at this time.
Trump first expressed his plans through a post on Truth Social on Sunday night, labeling foreign incentives to manufacture abroad as a “national security risk.” He emphasized in capital letters, “LET’S BRING MOVIE PRODUCTION BACK TO AMERICA!” This declaration has caused considerable bewilderment within the industry, with the White House later clarifying that no definitive decisions have been made regarding the imposition of a tariff on movies.
The “Mission: Impossible” press conference in Seoul showcased a panel consisting of director Christopher McQuarrie, along with stars Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, and Greg Tarzan Davis. The film “The Final Reckoning” is set to hit theaters on May 23.
Watch the moment from the press conference below:
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2025-05-10 02:52