Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt are officially gearing up to relive the chaos of Edge of Tomorrow, filled with aliens and time loops. After years of uncertainty, we now know that filming for the sequel is set to begin in late 2026 (via Production Weekly), with the two actors returning under the direction of Doug Liman.
Now that’s a huge development on a project that fans had almost given up on, but the stars have finally aligned. The original was based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s novel, All You Need Is Kill, and became a cult classic in the sci-fi genre.
So, let’s look at why Edge of Tomorrow 2 took so long to materialize and why the first installment deserved a follow-up!
Why Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow 2 Was Delayed Indefinitely
The sequel to Edge of Tomorrow has been in the pipeline for nearly a decade, and it’s not due to a lack of interest or passion, but Tom Cruise’s jam-packed schedule. Since the first film, he’s gone all in and delivered four installments of Mission: Impossible, all while starring in movies like American Made and Top Gun: Maverick.
Director Doug Liman and Cruise were working alongside Ana de Armas on another movie, titled Deeper. However, when financing issues derailed the project, they quickly shifted to Edge of Tomorrow 2 (via Fortress of Solitude). Their sudden shift seemed practical and is backed by Warner Bros. and CEO David Zaslav. Emily Blunt has been refreshingly honest about the delays in the past.
During a 2023 interview on The Howard Stern Show, she said: “Honestly, I think the movie’s too expensive.” The financial hesitation makes sense because Edge of Tomorrow made $367 million on a production budget of $178 million (via The Numbers). But after its theatrical release, the movie has been appreciated more, and it seems like the studio is okay with taking this gamble.
Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt’s Edge of Tomorrow Is Truly Deserving of a Sequel
Edge of Tomorrow wasn’t just another sci-fi flick, but a genre-bending action movie that surpassed our expectations with every turn. Tom Cruise played Major William Cage, a cowardly public affairs officer who is forced to be a part of an alien war where he repeatedly dies and learns from each failure.
Here’s an overview of the movie:
So the movie threw away the invincible action hero trope out the window, and also gave us Emily Blunt in a fully battle-hardened form as Rita Vrataski. Edge of Tomorrow’s beautiful structure, high-octane combat, humor, and character growth built a legacy that grew over time.
Plus, the ending of the feature has the perfect set-up for a sequel. So, what do you think about this long-awaited return?
You can watch Edge of Tomorrow on Netflix (USA).
