"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
Tom Cruise and his fellow Hollywood filmmakers have ample reason to celebrate following an extraordinary Memorial Day weekend at the box office. The star’s latest release has achieved a remarkable feat, dominating the holiday weekend and setting an all-time record that has the industry buzzing.
The yet-to-be-titled eighth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise took in a staggering $195.4 million globally, marking a historic victory, not just for Cruise but for the entire Hollywood machine. This thrilling outcome comes as a significant boost to the industry, especially following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cruise’s unwavering dedication to practical, stunt-heavy filmmaking has paid off, with audiences flocking to theaters to experience the edge-of-your-seat excitement. The film’s breathtaking action sequences and the star’s infamous dedication to dangerous, real-life stunts appear to have created an irresistible draw for movie-goers.
The Memorial Day opening is being hailed as a remarkable success, outperforming previous records held by the likes of Marvel and DC superheroes. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as a non-franchise, non-superhero film in