Summary
I would love to seeTom Cruiseagain as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell inTop Gun 3, but he would be better off reprising another role in a different movie sequel. In a career spanning over four decades, Tom Cruise has starred in both standalone and sequel movies. When it comes to standalone films, he is probably best known for his work inJerry Maguire,Minority Report,War of the Worlds, and a few other well-known films. While some of these standalone films have played a crucial role in defining Tom Cruise’s career, his biggest hits and flops have been sequels or reboots.
For instance,The MummyandJack Reacher: Never Go Backrank among his biggest box office failures. However,Top Gun 2and several installments of theMission: Impossibleseries have given him career highs that only a few other actors have experienced. SinceTop Gun: Maverickbrought him immense critical acclaim and box office success, the mere prospect of him donning Pete Mitchell’s uniform is exciting. But I am convinced I would be more hyped if the actor starred in the sequel of a different film.
Edge of Tomorrow 2 Is Now Closer Than Ever Thanks To Tom Cruise’s New Deal
Tom Cruise has signed a brand new deal with Warner Bros., and the terms of it can be what Edge of Tomorrow 2 needs to finally happen.
Edge Of Tomorrow Is The Tom Cruise Sequel I Want To See The Most
Edge Of Tomorrow Leaves More Room For Tom Cruise’s Character To Grow In A Sequel
Although Tom Cruise has been the driving force behind bothTop Gunmovies' success, it cannot be denied thatTop Gun: Maverickgave his character a perfectly well-rounded closure. Towards the sequel’s end, Pete Mitchell not only leads an epic aerial operation but also fixes his relationship with Rooster.Top Gun 2also seemingly establishes Miles Teller’s Rooster and Glen Powell’s Hangman as the potential leading menfor future additions to the installment. Since they are both talented actors, I am sure most viewers would not mind seeing them as worthyTom Cruise replacements/successors inTop Gun 3.
Cruise’s character, Major William Cage, eradicates the alien threat, but the film’s loopy time-travel narrative seems to have immense scope for expansion.
When it comes toEdge of Tomorrow, however, the film’s ending leaves enough room for Cruise’s character’s return for at least one sequel. Cruise’s character, Major William Cage, eradicates the alien threat, but the film’s loopy time-travel narrative seems to have immense scope for expansion. Tom Cruise’s role inTop Gunalso seems reminiscent of all the characters he has portrayed in several other action movie franchises. However,his portrayal ofEdge of Tomorrow’s goofy and often cowardly protagonist is something that stands outin his long and diverse acting career.
Since I will get to see him as a badass daredevil character inMission: Impossible’s final installment, I am unsure if he needs to play a similar role inTop Gun 3again. Since Edge of Tomorrow 2 would also be an action film, it would allow Cruise to play by his strengths. At the same time, it would leave enough room for him to put his acting range on display as Major William Cage overcomes his fears while navigating a new set of time-travel adventures.
Top Gun: Maverick Was Fantastic (But Edge Of Tomorrow Desperately Needs A Sequel)
Edge Of Tomorrow 2 Could Start A New Tom Cruise Action Franchise
Top Gun: Maverickeasily ranks amongTom Cruise’s best movies. However, its conclusive storyline does not set the stage for a full-fledged action franchise for Cruise. Since theMission: Impossiblemovie series is also reaching its closure, Tom Cruise will need a new action franchise. From likable characters to a scalable sci-fi concept, from talented actors to a masterful action director,Edge of Tomorrowseems to have all the right ingredients to become the perfect franchise replacement for Tom CruiseafterMission: Impossible.
AlthoughEdge of Tomorrow 2’s future still seems uncertain, I cannot help but hope that things will eventually fall into place for the film. Tom Cruise will also likely have more time on his hands afterMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, which could move the flywheels of the sequel in a positive direction. AsDoug Liman’s exciting update forEdge of Tomorrow 2suggests, Warner Bros is also keen on expanding the film franchise, which is another solid reason whyEdge of Tomorrow 2should see the light of day withTom Cruiseas its lead.
Edge of Tomorrow
Edge of Tomorrow features Tom Cruise as Major Bill Cage, an officer unversed in battle, who becomes ensnared in a time loop during an alien invasion. As Cage relives the same day repeatedly, he teams up with a skilled warrior, played by Emily Blunt, to alter the course of the war.
