2014’sEdge of Tomorrowis now streaming on Netflix and is currently holding a strong position in the streaming platform’s daily rotation of Top 10 Movies.Tom Cruisehas established himself as one of Hollywood’s biggest and most bankable action stars thanks to his iconic role as Ethan Hunt in the long-runningMission: Impossiblefranchise. But while Ethan Hunt remains Cruise’s most well-known character for over two decades now, another one of his movies, this one in the sci-fi genre, continues to captivate fans as it rises up the charts on Netflix.
Directed by Doug Liman and based onAll You Need Is Killby Hiroshi Sakurazaka,Edge of Tomorrowis set in a future where Earth is under attack by an alien race known as Mimics. The plot centers around Cruise’s Major William Cage, a public relations officer with no field experience, who finds himself thrown into a brutal war with the aliens. Naturally, he’s killed within minutes. But Cage finds himself stuck in a time loop where he relives the same day over and over again. Starring opposite Cruise is Emily Blunt’s Rita Vrataski, a formidable warrior who helps improve his skills and save the day.
Edge of Tomorrow
Set in a future where Earth faces relentless attacks from an alien race, Major William Cage finds himself caught in a time loop, repeatedly living out his last moments in battle. As he gains experience and tactics with each iteration, Cage teams up with Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski to combat the extraterrestrial threat and alter humanity’s fate.
At the box office back in 2014,Edge of Tomorrowsuffered from a modest start, grossing $28.8 million in its opening weekend against a budget of $178 million, a huge portion of which was spent on advertising. However, it went on to achieve aworldwide gross of over $370 million. Despite the lukewarm reception,Edge of Tomorrow’sreputation grew over time and critics could not stop praising itsclever use of the time loop concept, the engaging sci-fi hook, and career-best performances by Cruise and Blunt.
Will Edge of Tomorrow Ever Get a Sequel?
Tom Cruise’s presence in blockbuster franchises likeMission: ImpossibleandTop Gunis notable, but the actor has proven himself reliable in the sci-fi genre as well. He has six sci-fi movies under his belt, includingMinority Report, War of the Worlds, andOblivion. However,Edge of Tomorrowarguably remains Tom Cruise’s best received sci-fi movie to date.
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A sequel toEdge of Tomorrowhas reportedly been in the works for years now, leaving fans eagerly waiting for a story that makes the cliffhanger ending worth it. The project has faced delays due to scheduling conflicts and script revisions. In a 2016 interview, director Doug Liman opened up about continuing the story and revealed toColliderthatEdge of Tomorrow 2would“revolutionize how people make sequels.”
Thepossibility of a sequel has gained new momentumwith Cruise’s recent deal with Warner Bros. This agreement could finally pushEdge of Tomorrow 2into production as it includes the development of both original and franchise movies. Nothing official is announced yet, but withEdge of Tomorrow’slasting appeal now transitioning to streaming success proves the timing could not be better.
