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Tom Cruise's New Warner Bros. Deal Revives Hope for 'Edge of Tomorrow' Sequel

Despite previous delays and budget concerns, the sequel to the 2014 sci-fi blockbuster could finally become a reality with Cruise's recent deal to develop, produce, and star in projects for the studio.

  • Tom Cruise has signed a new deal with Warner Bros. to develop, produce, and star in projects for the studio, sparking hope for a sequel to the 2014 sci-fi blockbuster 'Edge of Tomorrow'.
  • Warner Bros. studio chiefs, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, are reportedly keen to bring Cruise back for the sequel, which has been in discussion since 2015 but has faced delays due to scheduling conflicts and budget issues.
  • Despite the original film's lukewarm commercial success, earning $370 million worldwide against a $175 million budget, it has since gained a significant audience, suggesting a sequel could be well-received.
  • Both Cruise and his co-star Emily Blunt have expressed interest in reprising their roles, but their busy schedules and the potential development of an 'Edge of Tomorrow' TV series could pose challenges.
  • The new deal between Cruise and Warner Bros. does not affect Cruise's ongoing projects, including the next 'Mission: Impossible' movie and the newly announced 'Top Gun 3'.
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