Tom Cruise is Going to Space, As if Mission: Impossible and Top Gun Were Not Enough, Cruise is Risking His Life in the Biggest Stunt of His Career in Upcoming UFO Movie (Report)

Tom Cruise has wowed us with death-defying stunts in movies like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, but he might just be setting the bar higher. Imagine this: the iconic actor, known for performing his own stunts, is now eyeing something even grander than free-climbing skyscrapers or hanging from airplanes. 

Rumor has it that Cruise is aiming for the ultimate stunt—filming a movie in space. That’s right, the Hollywood superstar is reportedly itching to float among the stars, with a fascination for extraterrestrial life that might just take him beyond Earth’s atmosphere. 

Tom Cruise’s Cosmic Passion, Fueled by UFOs and Scientology

Tom Cruise is about to blast off into space! As if dodging explosions and fighter jets weren’t enough. According to In Touch Weekly, Cruise’s interest in space is a full-blown obsession with UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

Reports claim the 62-year-old spends hours poring over classified documents and high-powered telescopes, convinced that anyone who doubts aliens is simply “uneducated.” His fascination with the unknown is deeply entwined with his belief in Scientology. As the source said: 

Obviously, it’s been partly inspired by his belief in Scientology. He’s hyper committed to making a big difference in the universe, not just on planet Earth and his movies reflect that, as do his spiritual beliefs. Anyone wanting to spend time with him should be prepared for a very heavy lecture on this topic, because he’s passionate about it beyond belief.

Cruise’s cosmic ambitions are more than a stunt; he is pushing the limits even further by venturing into the final frontier. So, it seems the action star is ready to take his passion for the unknown to the next level, quite literally. The space mission adds a whole new level of danger and excitement, proving that no stunt is too out-of-this-world for him!

Tom Cruise Is Eyeing Space for His Next Mission: Impossible

Space travel is no small feat, and for Tom Cruise’s ambitious space movie, it looks like SpaceX might be the key player. Elon Musk shared his thoughts on Cruise’s cosmic plans in April. Speaking to ET at the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, the X boss revealed: 

Tom Cruise has said he wants to do Mission: Impossible in space. We’ve had some discussions, but I’m not sure where his mind is at. 

According to the SpaceX CEO, the superstar might be eyeing a space mission for his next Mission: Impossible adventure. Since the dynamic duo had a chat about it, who knows—Cruise could soon be defying gravity in space rather than just his age!

Getting the Syracuse native and all his Hollywood gear into space? Now that’s a mission only SpaceX can handle! As this space adventure drama takes off, it’s obvious that if anyone can make Cruise’s out-of-this-world dreams come true, it’s definitely Musk’s team. And guess what? NASA is also on board, helping out with the scenes that will actually be filmed in space.

Though not much is known about Cruise’s next space escapade, he’s once again joining forces with director Doug Liman, the mastermind behind Edge of Tomorrow and American Made. Liman told Collider that, for now, it’s all still “a dream and a plan.”

According to CBR, Universal is reportedly ready to pump a whopping $200 million into it. Cruise, who’s not just starring but also producing, is expected to pocket over $60 million.

In the meantime, if you’re craving some Tom Cruise action, catch his high-octane adventures in the Mission: Impossible series on Paramount+ and rev up with Top Gun on Amazon Prime Video.