Hollywood is buzzing with excitement after Tom Cruise, the action icon behind Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, revealed he’s eager to team up with Creed and Sinners star Michael B. Jordan for a future film project. The news dropped during the promotional whirlwind for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, 2025, and it’s got fans on X and beyond losing their minds over the potential of these two powerhouses sharing the screen.
A Mutual Admiration Sparks a Dream Project
The seeds for this collaboration were planted earlier this year when Cruise, 62, showed some serious love for Jordan’s latest film, Sinners, a Ryan Coogler-directed vampire thriller that’s been tearing up the box office with nearly $320 million globally. Cruise posted a rare Instagram shout-out on April 27, 2025, posing with a Sinners ticket and writing, “Congratulations Ryan, Michael, and to the entire cast and crew. Must see in a cinema and stay through the end credits!” Jordan, 38, returned the favor by surprising Cruise at the London premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on May 15, where the two shared a heartfelt embrace that went viral. Jordan posted about the moment on Instagram, saying, “I was too young to see the first Mission: Impossible in theaters, but now I get a chance to watch the final one… in IMAX!!!! Much love @tomcruise.”
But it was Cruise’s recent comments that really set the internet ablaze. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Mission: Impossible New York premiere, he brushed off the idea of being “the last movie star” and instead hyped up Jordan’s talent. “I’m a huge fan of Michael B. Jordan, that film Sinners is amazing. We’re going to make a movie together,” he said, casually dropping a bombshell that’s got fans speculating wildly. Cruise doubled down in a chat with PEOPLE, calling Jordan “enormously talented” and “charismatic,” adding, “I really respect him. I love to see people do well in life.”
What Could a Cruise-Jordan Movie Look Like?
The idea of Cruise and Jordan teaming up is a cinematic dream come true. Cruise is known for his high-octane action flicks, death-defying stunts, and a knack for picking projects that dominate the box office—Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning alone is projected to need over $1 billion to break even. Jordan, meanwhile, has carved out a niche as a versatile leading man, from the emotional depth of Creed to the gritty intensity of Sinners, where he plays twin brothers in a 1930s vampire horror story. Their combined star power could blend Cruise’s adrenaline-pumping action legacy with Jordan’s raw charisma and dramatic heft.
While no concrete details have surfaced—Hollywood projects can stall until cameras roll—Cruise’s enthusiasm isn’t new. He told PEOPLE he’s been wanting to work with Jordan since they first met years ago, saying, “I was like, ‘This guy, I’d like to make movies with him.’”
A Busy Duo with Big Plans
Both stars have packed schedules, which could make this collaboration a few years out. Cruise is juggling multiple projects, including Top Gun 3, a Days of Thunder sequel, a space-set film with Elon Musk, and movies with directors Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Christopher McQuarrie. Jordan’s no slouch either, with a Rainbow Six adaptation, a Thomas Crown Affair remake (where he’ll direct and star), a new Ryan Coogler project called Wrong Answer, and sequels to Creed and I Am Legend in the works. Yet their mutual respect and public support—Jordan’s premiere appearance was a clear nod to Cruise’s Sinners endorsement—suggests this is more than just talk.
Why This Matters
Cruise’s push to work with Jordan isn’t just about star power; it’s a statement about the future of cinema. At a time when some call him “the last movie star,” Cruise is quick to champion younger talents like Jordan, who’s proven he can carry original films like Sinners to massive success outside the MCU. Their potential project could bridge generations, blending Cruise’s old-school blockbuster energy with Jordan’s modern, grounded appeal. As Cruise told Variety, “There’s so many other talented actors out there, and I want to see them crush it.”
For now, fans can catch Jordan in Sinners, still dominating theaters, and Cruise in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which opened to a nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes. But the real excitement is what’s next.