Hollywood star Tom Cruise is teaming up again with director Christopher McQuarrie for the WWII epic, Broadsword, with reports confirming that Henry Cavill joins Tom Cruise in Broadsword movie. Filming is anticipated to begin in July 2025, bringing together the two actors after their earlier partnership in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and building anticipation for fans and movie enthusiasts worldwide.
Reuniting Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill on a New Battlefield
Following his legendary run as Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise is moving to a new chapter in his filmography, with eyes set on a blockbuster summer for the next Mission: Impossible installment. As rumors swirl, Cruise is positioning himself for another high-stakes adventure, this time shifting from the world of special agents to the battlegrounds of the Second World War. With Henry Cavill expected to join as his on-screen comrade, Broadsword promises an epic narrative for audiences awaiting the duo’s return.
Cruise’s previous collaboration with Cavill in Mission: Impossible – Fallout electrified audiences, and now speculation is rife that Marion Cotillard may round out the primary cast as the female lead in Broadsword.
Broadsword: A WWII Operation Packed with Drama
Cruise is reportedly set to play a Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent, stepping into the uniform of a World War II operative. The story centers on a marine captain who, after a crash in France, emerges as the sole survivor and must press on with his perilous mission amid the chaos of war. Drawing on source details, the film will chronicle this agent’s relentless efforts to complete his objectives despite mounting tribulations, creating a tense atmosphere set against real wartime struggles.
This project marks the second time Cruise delves into the WWII era, following his acclaimed role as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in Valkyrie—a film where he and McQuarrie, then a co-writer alongside Nathan Alexander, told the story of a daring German plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and trigger a national emergency response.
The dynamic partnership between Cruise and McQuarrie continues to evolve, as Broadsword becomes their ninth film together, with previous collaborations including Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Edge of Tomorrow, and Top Gun: Maverick.
Cruise’s Expanding Slate Beyond Broadsword
While Broadsword is a centerpiece of Cruise’s upcoming projects, it is not the sole focus for the star. Reports indicate he is concurrently attached to two other high-profile endeavors: one with award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu, and another as part of Top Gun 3, collaborating again with Joseph Kosinski and Maverick co-star Glen Powell.
Top Gun 3 will see Cruise return to perform high-adrenaline stunts, while the project with Iñárritu is described as a departure from action-based spectacles, instead adopting a deeply character-driven approach. Details about Iñárritu’s film point toward an emotionally rich narrative, harnessing Cruise’s dramatic abilities rather than relying solely on physical daring.
“The only thing I will tell you, and don’t tell anybody, is that it’s nothing of that, I’m so excited. It was an incredible experience with Tom, Sandra Huller, Jesse Plemons, with Riz Ahmed, but it’s a character-driven film mounted on the shoulders of Tom which I knew he was exactly the right person.”
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Director
With such varied genres on his upcoming schedule, Cruise demonstrates a continued commitment to both evolving his star persona and exploring new cinematic worlds. As theatrical landscapes change and audience expectations rise, Cruise is keeping his momentum with a broad range of films, partnering with some of the most celebrated names in the industry, including Iñárritu, Kosinski, and McQuarrie.
The Industry Impact and What to Watch for Next
Cruise’s choice to headline and co-lead Broadsword with Henry Cavill revitalizes interest in gritty, ensemble-driven war dramas, and signals a return to ambitious storytelling reminiscent of classic Hollywood epics. Their renewed partnership, bolstered by speculation that Marion Cotillard may join the cast and the established directorial guidance of Christopher McQuarrie, heightens industry buzz about the project’s potential box office and critical impact.
As Broadsword prepares for its reported 2025 production start, Tom Cruise also underscores his versatility by pursuing character-centric content outside his traditional action persona, a move highlighted by Iñárritu’s comments and Cruise’s own history of risk-taking roles. Meanwhile, audiences can still catch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in theaters, but the momentum and curiosity around Broadsword’s development are set to grow as casting, plot, and production details continue to emerge.
