Tom Cruise’s Upcoming Movie ‘Judy’ Is Coming to “Surprise the World”, Teases Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Published 10/04/2025, 12:55 PM EDT

Everyone and their friends have swept the floor of popcorn buckets as Tom Cruise casually jumped off the highest cliffs in Mission: Impossible. But director Alejandro G. Iñárritu has now teased their upcoming film, temporarily titled Judy, hinting that Cruise's genre transmigration would leave the audience equally enthralled. It promises to deliver not only spectacle, but a new re-awakening of imagination. The anticipation buzzes down Hollywood hallways as the world waits with bated breath for Cruise and Iñárritu's masterpiece.

Can a filmmaker renowned for raw drama and an actor celebrated for adrenaline join forces to create something new and equally enticing?

Alejandro G. Iñárritu teases Tom Cruise in Judy

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Alejandro G. Iñárritu has called Tom Cruise's work on their upcoming comedy a rewarding creative experience. Recently, the director praised Cruise for his passion, integrity, and dedication, noting his love for the process and intensity he brings to the material. Speaking to IndieWire, Iñárritu teased that Cruise "will surprise the world. People will see a new kind of thing." He guaranteed that Cruise would deliver a new cinematic experience. 

Iñárritu explained to IndieWire that their mutual trust deepened rapidly on set, a bond that facilitated daring gambles. Though overall plot specifics are under wraps, word has it that this dark, comedic character-driven storyline involves catastrophic undertones that blend humor, tension, and ambition with efficacy. In the director's own words, Cruise's next feature might not have him fly a jet but is a bold "wild comedy," entirely driven by his character.

‘Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning’ (Review)- Tom Cruise’s Last Dance Is an Action-Packed Spectacle

The Academy Award-winning director is famed for his unpredictable cinematic masterpieces, and with his new tease, Judy now shoulders such expectations.

Everything to know about Judy: Cast, plot, and release date

Straight from the mind of Academy Award-winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the visionary director whose resume boasts Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022), Amores perros (2000), The Revenant (2015), Babel (2006), and more, arrives a unique black comedy, tentatively titled Judy, set to release on October 2, 2026. Its cast includes Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, John Goodman, Emma D'Arcy, and Michael Stuhlbarg. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Shot by Emmanuel Lubezki employing 35 mm film in VistaVision, the film centers around a powerful man's frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior, per LetterBoxd. Presumably played by Tom Cruise, the protagonist attempts to make the world believe he is its messiah and then sees the aftermath spin out of control. Iñárritu described it as a "brutal, wild comedy of catastrophic proportions," promising a fearless intersection of risk, character, and vision bound to surprise the world.

6 Tom Cruise Movies' Are Disappearing Into The Abyss Together, Here's How You Can Save Them

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Are you excited to watch Judy? Let us know in the comments below.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

ADVERTISEMENT

Ipshita Chakraborty

220 articles

Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

EDITORS' PICK