Is Tom Cruise Retiring? Inside His Bold Statement About Hollywood

At 62, Tom Cruise shows no signs of slowing down. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor declared, “I actually said I’m going to make movies into my 80s. Actually, I’m going to make them into my 100s.” 

The statement reflects Cruise’s continued commitment to acting across multiple genres, from action and adventure to drama and comedy, with no plans to retire from the big screen anytime soon.

What’s Next for Tom Cruise

Cruise is keeping busy with several new projects, including a collaboration with Academy Award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu on a psychological thriller titled “Judy”. The film follows a powerful man on a path to redemption after causing a global catastrophe and is described by Iñárritu as “a brutal, wild comedy of catastrophic proportions.” The ensemble cast includes Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Emma D’Arcy, John Goodman, and Riz Ahmed. Filming wrapped in April, with a release date set for Oct. 2, 2026.

Cruise is also returning to familiar territory with plans for Top Gun 3. Christopher McQuarrie, who co-wrote and produced “Top Gun: Maverick”, confirmed the next installment is in development. Speaking on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, he said co-writer Ehren Kruger pitched a strong concept that shaped the story. “It took me 35 years to figure out Top Gun: Maverick,” McQuarrie said. “So all of these things we’re working on, we’re discussing “Days of Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick.”

While plot details are still under wraps, the film is expected to build on the success of Maverick, which earned nearly $1.5 billion at the global box office and brought a new generation of fans to the franchise.

Still Pushing the Limits at 62

Cruise recently wrapped filming on “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, the final chapter in the long-running spy franchise that helped define his action-star image. Though this marks the end of his run as Ethan Hunt, it does not mark the end of his career. In fact, Cruise appears more energized than ever.

Known for doing his own stunts, Cruise pushed himself once again during the final “Mission: Impossible” shoot. He performed a wing-walking stunt on a biplane flying over South Africa — a sequence so demanding he reportedly couldn’t lift himself off the wing afterward and had to be pulled up by crew members.

Stunt coordinator Wade Eastwood praised Cruise’s preparation and mindset, saying the actor’s discipline and attention to detail allow him to perform extreme physical feats well into his 60s. From holding his breath underwater in weighted gear to executing a motorcycle base jump off a cliff, Cruise continues to defy expectations.

Even as he closes one chapter with the “Mission: Impossible” series, Cruise’s latest statements and upcoming projects signal a new era of storytelling. His focus remains on pushing creative boundaries, both physically and emotionally, with no plans of stopping any time soon.

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