Tom Cruise has had a remarkable year, marked by his starring role in the eighth and final installment of the Mission: Impossible series, "The Final Reckoning." Amidst this recent success, an older classic, "Edge of Tomorrow," has experienced a significant resurgence, returning to global streaming charts over a decade after its initial release.

"Edge of Tomorrow," released on June 6, 2014, is a science fiction masterpiece featuring Cruise alongside Emily Blunt and Brendan Gleeson. The film plunges viewers into a gripping narrative where Cruise's character, Cage, is forced to relive the same day repeatedly upon death, desperately seeking a way to halt a devastating alien invasion. This acclaimed film, with a runtime of 114 minutes and a PG-13 rating for action and science fiction, has recently re-entered the global VOD top 10 charts in various countries, including Armenia, Belarus, and Namibia. In the United States, "Edge of Tomorrow" is currently available for streaming on Netflix, with no announced departure date.

When it premiered in theaters, "Edge of Tomorrow" was a commercial success, grossing $381 million worldwide against an estimated budget of $178 million. Beyond its box office performance, the film garnered widespread critical and audience acclaim, achieving impressive scores of 91% from critics and 90% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Doug Liman, the screenplay was crafted by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth, based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka's work. The film was produced by Erwin Stoff, Gregory Jacobs, Jeffrey Silver, Jason Hoffs, and Tom Lassally. Its enduring appeal is further highlighted by its continued popularity on streaming platforms.

The unique premise of "Edge of Tomorrow" notably drew comparisons when Chris Pratt's 2021 big-budget sci-fi epic, "The Tomorrow War," was released. While both films explore time-travel as a primary method to counter an alien invasion, their release strategies differed significantly. "Edge of Tomorrow" enjoyed a wide theatrical release in 2014, a common practice for major productions before the rise of direct-to-streaming blockbusters. In contrast, "The Tomorrow War" premiered directly on Prime Video, bypassing a wide theatrical run.

Meanwhile, Tom Cruise's latest high-profile film, "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" (referred to in the input as "The Final Reckoning"), has also been a commercial and critical success. It earned just under $600 million globally against a $400 million budget. Critics awarded it a Certified Fresh 80%, and audiences gave it an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. This installment is currently available for home viewing on VOD platforms such as Prime Video and Fandango at Home, with Paramount expected to announce its streaming debut on Paramount+ soon, given it's been nearly six months since its release.