Stunned by Tom Cruise’s salary from Hollywood “blockbuster” movies

Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars in the world and he is also one of the richest actors at the moment. During 40 years of artistic activity, this 59-year-old entertainer has earned hundreds of millions of dollars from his “blockbuster” movies.

In the recently published list, the remuneration Tom Cruise received from “Top Gun: Maverick” is 100 – 200 million USD – the highest amount he has ever received. This is understandable because this is the highest-grossing film of all time after the end of its theatrical run.

Let’s review the Top 10 highest salaries received by Hollywood male actors.

10. Minority Report (2002) – 25 million USD

“Minority Report” is considered the first film to help Tom Cruise receive a salary of $25 million. Photo: Netflix

9. The Last Samurai (2003) – 25 million USD

Similar to “Minority Report”, “The Last Samurai” also helped him receive a “huge” salary: Photo: Netflix

8. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) – $25 million + unreported final profit

Tom Cruise plays the main role in “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”. Netflix

7. Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) – $28 million + unreported final profit

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is no exception. Photo: Netflix

6. Mission: Impossible (1996) – 70 million USD

Tom Cruise was considered the highest paid actor at that time. Photo: Netflix

5. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) – 70 million USD

The actor has earned more than 70 million USD from “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”. Photo: Netflix

4. Mission: Impossible III (2006) – 75 million USD

The “ageless” actor took on all 8 parts of the movie “Mission: Impossible”. Photo: Netflix

3. Mission: Impossible II (2000) – 75 million USD

75 million USD is the amount he received when participating in “Mission: Impossible” part 2 in 2000. Photo: Netflix

2. War of the Worlds (2005) – 100 million USD

The year the film premiered, Tom decided not to accept compensation, instead agreeing to receive 20% of the profits of “War of the Worlds.”

The film has grossed $603 million at the worldwide box office and could receive a lot of profit from DVD sales, rentals, television licensing and other deals. Photo: Netflix

1. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – 100 – 200 million USD

According to Variety, Tom Cruise also receives 10-20% of total net revenue from theatrical releases. The film has reached the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and shows no signs of slowing down.