Tom Cruise rescues Hollywood! After helping to revive movies during Covid, Mission Impossible star saves Tinseltown again by scuppering Netflix bid for Warner Bros

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He became known as a Hollywood hero for his role in helping the movie industry survive the Covid-19 pandemic.

Now Tom Cruise seems to have come to the rescue of Tinseltown once again.

After a tough two-month competition, Netflix decided not to pursue a deal with Warner Bros., a major studio in Hollywood.

According to sources familiar with the situation, Tom Cruise, 63, was very upset about the potential takeover, fearing it could destroy traditional movie theaters and lead to films being shown only on streaming services.

After a successful 30-year career at Paramount, where he starred in popular films like Top Gun and the Mission: Impossible series, the actor moved to Warner Bros. in January 2024.

He reportedly told Warner Bros. Discovery executives exactly how he felt about the deal with Netflix.

I truly believe this is why he left London back in January. He came back to the States to work on this from behind the scenes, and I think it was a really important move for him.

Paramount is now likely to acquire Warner Bros. in an $82 billion deal, which would be a better outcome for those who believe in the importance of theatrical releases, as Warner Bros. remains dedicated to showing films in cinemas despite also having a streaming service.

According to a source, Tom was extremely angry about the possibility of a streamer acquiring such a well-respected film company.

He didn’t hesitate to share his strong feelings about the situation, and even hinted he might refuse to work if it came to that.

‘He took it very seriously indeed and put his foot down.

Tom is a powerful person, and he’s aware of it. He uses his influence to create positive change, and it seems he’s just rescued the movie industry from being overwhelmed by streaming services.

He doesn’t agree with the current approach and strongly supports adequate funding for the industry to ensure fairness. Paramount remains dedicated to creating films, and Tom has once again been instrumental in achieving that.

Tom Cruise is a passionate movie fan and was determined to keep filming despite the pandemic. He found creative solutions to ensure the safety of everyone involved in production.

Let me tell you, a recent recording surfaced showing a pretty intense moment on the set of Mission: Impossible 7. Apparently, there was a lot of pressure to stick to very strict rules, and things got heated. The director was reportedly yelling at crew members, even threatening to let people go if those guidelines weren’t followed. It really highlights how stressful these big productions can be, and how crucial it is to maintain control when so much is at stake.

‘They’re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us,’ he was heard saying. 

‘We are not shutting this… movie down. Is it understood? If I see it again, you’re… gone.’

Having already finished making the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, he insisted it be shown in theaters instead of immediately released for streaming.

Released in 2022 – 36 years after the high-octane original – it made $1.5billion at the box office.

Even though Tom Cruise recently moved to Warner Bros., he’s still obligated to work with Paramount on upcoming films, such as a new Top Gun movie and a sequel to Days of Thunder.

Netflix executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters announced on Thursday that they were no longer pursuing a deal to acquire Warner Bros., the studio famous for franchises like Harry Potter and beloved films such as The Wizard of Oz and Casablanca.

Netflix stated that the deal they were working on would have benefited shareholders and likely been approved by regulators. They also emphasized that they consistently make sound financial decisions.

Let me tell you, from a business perspective, acquiring Warner Bros. wasn’t a deal we needed to make. It would have been a great addition if the price was right, but we weren’t going to overpay just to have it. It was definitely a ‘want,’ not a ‘need.’

Last year, Netflix reached an agreement to acquire certain assets from Warner Bros in a deal worth £61 billion.

Paramount submitted a competing offer that Warner Bros. initially rejected. However, after a takeover bid was made directly to shareholders, Paramount increased its offer this week.

Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav stated that if the company’s board approves the merger with Paramount, it will significantly benefit shareholders.

We’re thrilled about the possibilities of bringing Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery together, and we’re eager to begin collaborating to create compelling stories with global impact.

A source added: ‘It has all worked out well for Tom.’

Earlier this year, The Mail on Sunday reported that Tom Cruise left his Knightsbridge apartment – his home for the past five years – because he’d grown to love London and the UK while filming the Mission: Impossible movies.

Although Tom Cruise was seen enjoying events like Wimbledon and jogs in Hyde Park, he has reportedly gone back to Los Angeles.

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2026-02-28 03:37