Tom Cruise Promises Action Films Into His 100s as Mission: Impossible Ends

At 62, Tom Cruise is doubling down on his action-hero legacy, vowing to keep defying gravity and common sense well into his 100s. Speaking at the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Cruise declared he’s not slowing down, promising a career packed with action, drama, and even comedy. “I will never stop,” he told reporters, radiating the same relentless energy that’s defined his nearly three-decade run as Ethan Hunt, the IMF’s most fearless agent.

This latest Mission: Impossible film marks the end of Cruise’s iconic portrayal of Hunt, a role he first embodied in 1996. Over eight films, he’s dangled from planes, scaled skyscrapers, and leaped across rooftops, performing stunts that make mere mortals dizzy. Reflecting on his time as Hunt, Cruise spoke of the joy of storytelling and the lessons in leadership and character he’s gained. “It’s been exceptional,” he said, crediting the global crews and cultures he’s worked with.

Known for doing his own stunts, Cruise has pushed the limits of physicality. From riding a motorcycle off a cliff to base-jumping into a ravine for Dead Reckoning Part One, he’s redefined what it means to be an action star. “There’s a lot of thought behind it,” he said of his daredevil rituals, which keep him alive through meticulously planned chaos.

As Final Reckoning hits theaters on May 23, 2025, fans will bid farewell to Ethan Hunt. But Cruise? He’s just getting started, ready to chase new cinematic thrills for decades to come.