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What Is Tom Cruise’s Net Worth?
As of today, February 27, 2025, Tom Cruise’s net worth is estimated to be $600 million. This substantial net worth is primarily a result of his successful acting career, lucrative production deals, and strategic investments in real estate and other ventures. Tom Cruise has solidified his position as one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in Hollywood.
Tom Cruise’s Career Earnings and Salary Milestones
Tom Cruise’s journey to becoming a highly-paid actor began with modest earnings in his early roles. He earned $50,000 for his role in “Taps” (1981) and $75,000 for “Risky Business” (1983). By 1985, his salary had increased to $500,000 for “Legend.” A significant breakthrough came in 1986 when he earned $2 million for starring in “Top Gun,” which translates to approximately $5.4 million today, adjusted for inflation.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, his earnings continued to climb, with $3 million for “Cocktail,” $9 million for “Days of Thunder,” $13 million for “Far and Away,” $12 million for “A Few Good Men,” and $12 million for “The Firm.” His role in “Interview with the Vampire” earned him $15 million.
One of the most lucrative deals of his career came with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. Thanks to his producer credit, he earned $70 million for the first “Mission: Impossible” film (1996). He followed this with $75 million for “Mission: Impossible III.” Tom Cruise’s two highest-paid movies to date are “Mission: Impossible 2” (2000) and “War of the Worlds” (2005), from which he earned $100 million from EACH movie due to lucrative backend points. These substantial paydays rank among the highest acting paychecks of all time.
Between 1983 and 2011, Tom Cruise earned $445 million in movie salaries. From 2011 to 2019, it is estimated that he earned at least another $300 million, bringing his total career earnings (salary and bonuses) to $745 million during that period. For “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022), his base salary was $13 million. As a producer entitled to 10-20% of the film’s “first dollar” gross revenue, he stood to earn significantly more. With “Top Gun: Maverick” grossing $1.5 billion globally, Tom Cruise’s earnings from the film could potentially reach $200 million when factoring in streaming sales, approximately 100 times his original “Top Gun” salary.
Box Office Successes and Film Earnings
Tom Cruise’s films have collectively grossed $11.5 billion at the global box office. Several of his movies have exceeded $100 million worldwide, contributing significantly to his overall earnings. His highest-grossing films include:
- “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – $1.5 billion
- “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – $800 million
- “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – $700 million
- “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – $690 million
- “War of the Worlds” (2005) – $606 million ($890 million with inflation)
- “The Last Samurai” (2003) – $456 million ($716 million with inflation)
Other notable Cruise films and their global grosses include:
- “Mission: Impossible II” (2000) – $550 million ($923 million with inflation)
- “Mission: Impossible” (1996) – $460 million ($850 million with inflation)
- “Rain Man” (1988) – $354 million ($865 million with inflation)
- “Top Gun” (1986) – $360 million ($445 million with inflation)
- “The Firm” (1993) – $158 million ($350 million with inflation)
Cruise/Wagner Productions
In 1993, Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner co-founded Cruise/Wagner Productions, which has produced films grossing $3 billion worldwide. For many years, the company had an exclusive deal with Paramount, which dissolved in 2006. Today, Paula and Tom still own 30% of United Artists.
Real Estate Holdings
Tom Cruise has invested significantly in real estate over the years. In 2013, he sold a 10th-floor condo in New York City’s East Village for $3 million. In September 2015, he sold a multi-residence property in the Hollywood Hills to Eva Longoria for $11.4 million. In May 2016, Tom sold his longtime Beverly Hills estate to billionaire financier Leon Black for $40 million, which he had purchased for $30.5 million in 2006. In 2018, he spent $11.8 million buying multiple units in a condo complex in Clearwater, Florida, near the world headquarters of the Church of Scientology.
In the mid-1990s, when he was married to Nicole Kidman, Tom built a large mansion in Telluride, Colorado. The Telluride property spans 320 acres and includes a 10,000-square-foot main home with seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, horse stables, and a private helipad. He listed this home for $59 million in 2016 but did not find a buyer. He re-listed the home in 2018 and again did not find a buyer. He re-listed the home in March 2021 for $39.5 million and finally sold the property in May 2021 for exactly $39.5 million.
Tom Cruise’s Personal Life and Marriages
Tom Cruise’s personal life has been a subject of public interest. He was married to actress Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, and it was Mimi who introduced Tom to Scientology. He was married to Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001, and to Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012.
Divorce Settlement with Katie Holmes
Tom Cruise’s marriage to Katie Holmes produced one daughter, Suri. Tom entered the marriage with a net worth of $250 million, while Katie’s net worth was $10 million. The terms of their divorce required Tom to pay Katie $400,000 per year in child support for 12 years (until the year 2024), totaling $4.8 million. Tom also covered Suri’s medical expenses, education, insurance, and extracurricular activities. Katie has full custody of Suri and chose not to raise their daughter with Scientology. Katie did not receive any form of spousal support or lump sum cash payment.
