WB is Giving Tom Cruise His Own Office after He Agrees to Abandon Paramount

After decades of success together, Tom Cruise is leaving Paramount Pictures behind for a new partnership with Warner Bros. The mega-star has signed a strategic deal to develop and star in original and franchise films, with a private production office on the studio’s Burbank lot. Cruise hasn’t starred in a Warner Bros. film since the sci-fi thriller Edge of Tomorrow in 2014. But the studio’s new leadership aims to bring Cruise’s box office power back into the fold.

What Films Has Cruise Made with Warner Bros. in the Past?

While Tom Cruise is best known for Mission: Impossible and other Paramount smashes, Warner Bros. has been behind some of his most acclaimed titles. He’s made eight films there before, including classics like Risky Business, The Outsiders, Interview with the Vampire, and Eyes Wide Shut.

Cruise also found success at Warner Bros. with The Last Samurai, Magnolia, Rock of Ages, and of course, the $370 million-grossing Edge of Tomorrow. After nearly a decade away, Cruise is returning in a big way.

According to Deadline, no films are confirmed yet, as the deal is still in the early stages. But Warner Bros.’ leadership is eager to tap into Cruise’s box office power with fresh original stories and potential franchises. Given Cruise’s penchant for death-defying stunts and practical action, we could see more films in the vein of Mission: Impossible and Top Gun: Maverick emerge under this revitalized partnership.

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Is Tom Cruise Exclusive to Warner Bros. Now?

No, the actor will continue working with Paramount on the Mission: Impossible series, and with Universal on the upcoming space film directed by Doug Liman. Cruise prefers not to have exclusive studio deals.

But Warner Bros. made bringing Cruise’s star power back a top priority, even offering him personal office space on the lot. This shows their commitment to making him a cornerstone of the studio’s future.

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What Led to Tom Cruise’s Falling Out with Paramount?

After decades as one of Paramount’s most bankable stars, Cruise hasn’t headlined a film there since 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

In 2019, Cruise reportedly grew frustrated with new Paramount leadership and how they handled Top Gun: Maverick‘s release date. This seems to have strained his relationship with the studio.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros.’ new CEO David Zaslav actively courted Cruise, wanting to “bring him back” to the studio’s glory days. Cruise appears to have found a new home.

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At 60 years old, Cruise shows no signs of slowing down. And Warner Bros. aims to capitalize on its sustained box office dominance with this revived partnership.