Summary
Tom Cruisehas achieved an impressive feat with three of his action movies this summer, despite the fact that he doesn’t have a new film releasing until 2025. Since the 1980s,Tom Cruise’s action moviestar power has continued to grow rather than dwindle, as he now has several iconic franchise characters to his name. From Maverick in theTop Gunmovies to Jack Reacher’s titular character orMission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt,Cruise’s action films and roles continue to make an impact on audiences, even if it’s been years since they premiered.
While theMission: Impossiblefranchise is still ongoing, with hisupcomingMission: Impossible 8bringing Cruise to 29 total years of playing Ethan Hunt.On July 31, 2025, the 2023 sequelMission: Impossible –Dead Reckoningbegan streaming on Prime Video. The action film quickly skyrocketed on Prime Video’s streaming charts, which happened to coincide withCruise’s twoJack Reachermoviesalso successfully hitting Netflix’s movie library on the same date.
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 7 & Jack Reacher Movies Are All Trending On Streaming In August 2024
Three Tom Cruise Movies Are Leading Prime Video & Netflix’s Streaming Charts
Simultaneously, Tom Cruise has three action movies leading the streaming charts across two different platforms – an impressive feat for an actor who hasn’t released a movie since July 2023. Also coinciding with an exciting appearance at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Tom Cruise’s movieMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning(2023) is trending in the number one spot on Prime Videowhile his action thrillersJack Reacher(2012) andJack Reacher: Never Go Back(2016) are trending in the top 10 on Netflix.
Even if these titles didn’t fare as well as anticipated in theaters, their 2024 streaming success proves they stand the test of time with audiences.
Surprisingly,two of the three movies underperformed at the box officeupon their theatrical releases.Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’s underwhelming box officeperformance arguably hindered a third movie from happening, withMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoningmaking the franchise’s future after the upcoming 2025 sequel less clear. However, even if these titles didn’t fare as well as anticipated in theaters, their 2024 streaming success proves they stand the test of time with audiences.
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These 2 Tom Cruise Action Movies Now Streaming On Netflix Will Help Pass The Time Before Reacher Season 3
Before Reacher season 3 arrives, Netflix just added a pair of Tom Cruise movies that are perfect for fans of the fast-paced action thriller series.
Tom Cruise’s 2024 Streaming Success Makes The Wait For His Next Movie Much Harder
There’s Still Almost A Year Until Mission: Impossible 8 Is Released In Theaters
With Cruise’s olderJack Reachermovies andMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoningbeing sumultaneous streaming hits, the wait for his next film is more excruciating. It’s unclear whenTop Gun 3will releaseor how extensive Cruise’s role will be, which makes his return as Ethan Hunt inMission: Impossible 8his most exciting scheduled sequel. Arriving in theaters on July 01, 2025, the nextMission: Impossiblemovie is certain to bring more of the beloved stunts, death-defying sequences, and charm that make the enthusiasm forTom Cruise’s wider catalog of action thrillers so enduring on streaming and in theaters.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning
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In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt and his IMF team face a perilous mission to secure a powerful new weapon that could jeopardize humanity. With familiar adversaries resurfacing, Ethan must navigate global challenges, risking personal bonds to fulfill his mission’s crucial objectives.
Jack Reacher
After a mass shooting takes place, homicide investigator Jack Reacher digs into the case to hunt down the sniper who committed the heinous act. Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise as the titular character and was directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The success of the 2012 film led to a sequel, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, releasing in 2016.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is the sequel to the 2012 original based on the Novel by Lee Child. Finally trying to meet face to face with his support over the years, Jack heads to Washington to meet Major Susan Turner, only to discover that she has been accused of treason and arrested. Jack quickly deduces that she is being framed - and after helping her escape, the two team up to get to the center of a deadly government conspiracy.
