Tom Cruise denies being anti-Netflix

During a long interview with GQ, the star of the dark rooms talks about his reputation as an intense actor and assures that he has “nothing against Netflix”.

Tom Cruise rocks his abs.

The Hollywood superstar appears on the cover of GQ to accompany the release of Diggerhis new film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. A rarity, “because I don’t have time to give long interviews”defends the 64-year-old actor in this long-term interview, granted to GQ.

The opportunity for the champion of cinemas, certainly the greatest defender of cinema films in Hollywood, to correct certain prejudices: no, Tom Cruise is not against streaming.

“I have nothing against cable, television or Netflix. I think it’s great. It creates jobs and all that. But what I like about cinema is that we all come together in a room and share an experience.”he explains. For the actor, this collective experience remains precisely what makes theatrical cinema special. “Cinema is above all a question of humanity.“

Then Tom Cruise talks about his relationship with the profession and his reputation on the sets, that of a particularly intense actor on set. Straightforward, he confirms:

“When I’m working with people, I’m not afraid of looking ridiculous while I’m performing. The main thing is not there. It’s about finding the right tone, discovering the necessary tools together and having an experience. And then, I work hard; those who work with me know this. I have high standards and I make that clear from the outset. I tell them: the rumors you heard about me are true. Believe me, the rumors are true. I will be on set before you every morning. But what cinema experience do you want to have? I’m very open about it. “

Tom Cruise says that, even as a child, he was told: “Come on, Tom, you’re so intense ” And he replied: “I don’t know what to say. Yes, I’m intense (Laughs.) I take it with a lot of humor, but it’s simply that, when something interests me, I want to learn. I want to understand it. We want to clear up the confusion and develop this skill.”

“I am very optimistic about the future of cinema“

Even off set, Tom Cruise seeks to stay connected to the world around him.

His phone, he explains, remains “as far as possible“with his hands, whether at work or in his private life.”I watch and listen, and I want to spend as little time on my phone as possible. My team knows: ‘Don’t send me a long, detailed email. Come talk to me.’ I like talking to people.”

Waiting Diggerone of the most anticipated films of the fall, cinemas are experiencing a very encouraging year in 2026. And Tom Cruise is particularly enthusiastic about the future of the big screen: “Hollywood has always had its ups and downs. If you study Hollywood, you’ll see that studios have sometimes gone bankrupt, had good times and bad times. I am optimistic. Very optimistic about the future of cinema.”

Digger will be released on September 30, 2026 in France.