I spent long hours researching the figures behind Tom Cruise's movies—budget, box office performance, and most importantly, Tom's earnings!

Ready to see what I found? I prepared a detailed breakdown of every Tom Cruise film for you! Let's dive into the financial journey of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars.

What You’ll Learn:
The paycheck Tom Cruise earned for each of his films, including his upfront salary and any additional earnings from backend deals.
How his earnings have evolved over his illustrious career.
Budget and box office performance of all his movies.
The blockbuster hits and the lesserknown movies that contributed to his fortune, including the flops!
A comprehensive list of all Tom Cruise movies
Only theatrical movies are presented. TV movies, Direct to Video releases, TV Series, Mini Series and Shorts are NOT included!
Movies where he had a very minor role or a cameo are NOT discussed in this video.

The movies are categorized based on their Box Office performance into one of the following categories:
• BOMB
• FLOP
• BREAK EVEN
• AVERAGE
• SEMI HIT
• HIT
• SUPER HIT
• BLOCKBUSTER
• ALL TIME TITAN

Whether you're a diehard Tom Cruise fan or just curious about the economics of movie stardom, this video offers fascinating insights into the earnings of a cinematic legend.

Get ready to be surprised by some of the figures and enjoy a nostalgic trip through Tom Cruise’s extensive filmography.

Data compiled from various reputable sources including Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Wikipedia and Forbes.

The figures mentioned in this video are based on publicly available information and educated estimates. Actual earnings may vary.

FAQ:

1. Are these figures adjusted to inflation.
NO

2. How can an actor/director earn MORE than the budget of the movie?
This phenomenon is called a 'backend deal,' which means the actor receives a portion of the film’s longterm earnings in addition to their upfront salary. These earnings can come from box office revenue, streaming, DVD, and Bluray sales, among other sources. Such deals can significantly boost the actor's total earnings, sometimes exceeding the film's entire budget.

3. A movie with a $100M budget making $100M at the box office is hardly a 'Break Even,' right? Studios share the box office income with theaters, and there are other expenses too.
That's correct! However, I chose this simplified approach because movies continue generating revenue after their theatrical run—through home media, streaming, and other channels. These additional earnings usually follow the box office trend (Hit or Flop) and can reinforce or even improve the labels I give these movies in my video.

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