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Cruise’s ability to maintain his status as a leading man through the 2000s and beyond speaks to his exceptional talent and work ethic. He continued to deliver standout performances in films such as ‘Collateral’ (2004), ‘War of the Worlds’ (2005), and ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014). And following the long isolation of Covid lockdowns, he got audiences back out and into the theatres for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, a film he also produced. The film received widespread critical praise, and broke several box office records upon its release, earning over $1 billion. Beyond his acting prowess, Cruise ventured into producing, founding Cruise/Wagner Productions, which played a pivotal role in bringing hit films like ‘The Others’ (2001), ‘Minority Report’ (2002), and ‘War of the Worlds’ (2005) to the screen. His production company has been a testament to his commitment to quality storytelling. Simply Abu Dhabi | 91