Tom Cruise Can Make Another Victory Lap after Paramount+ Debut

Tom Cruise and all those involved “Top Gun: Maverick” can take another victory lap after the movie’s premiere on Paramount+ became the most-watched film to ever debut on the streaming site in the U.S.

Paramount Pictures President and CEO Brian Robbins and Chief Content Officer Movies and Kids & Family at Paramount+, announced the release of the sequel The streaming site has the 1986 hit film a “runaway success.”

“The runaway success of this film across theatrical, digital and now in streaming is an undeniable proof point demonstrating the power of Paramount’s multi-platform release strategy,” Robbins explained.

“We are thrilled to see a continuation of the film’s massive record-breaking success by becoming the #1 most-watched movie premiere on Paramount+,” Tanya Giles, Chief Programming Officer, Paramount Streaming added. “We continue to benefit from the highly anticipated theatrical hits from Paramount Pictures that come to the service delivering fans a new way to continue to watch and re-watch their favorite movies.”

Paramount+ shared this tweet Wednesday by way of a tweet “Maverick did it again! #TopGun: Maverick is now the #1 Global Movie Premiere on #ParamountPlus EVER!”

Maverick did it again #TopGunMaverick is now the #1 Global Movie Premiere #ParamountPlus EVER! pic.twitter.com/nIB3H1DCg0

— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) December 28, 2022

Cruise-led film debuted On December 22, the film quickly rose to the top of the streaming list, surpassing the original. “Sonic the Hedgehog” By 60% Deadline noted. Paramount Global is yet to release specific viewership figures for the film.

Ahead of the highly-anticipated sequel’s release on the platform, the company said viewership for the original “Top Gun” The outlet reported that film sales increased by 400%

This is yet another win by the film, which has already surpassed the $1.4 Billion mark. milestone The film became one of the highest-grossing films worldwide. Deadline noted.

The film’s success worldwide has made it the “Mission: Impossible” star’s first movie to ever reach such a milestone. The movie was a huge success. CruiseThe author took to social media in order to thank his fans for their support.

“To all the films in release, to all the studios, and to all the exhibitors: congratulations,” Cruise’s tweet His 6.9 million followers have read.

“To the audience: thank you for venturing out and allowing us to entertain you,” the actor’s message added. “See you at the movies.”

Related: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Becomes Studio’s Highest Earning Film At Domestic Box Office In Its 110 Year-History

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