Paramount CEO Brian Robbins revealed a feud between Tom Cruise and the studio regarding Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 and Dead Reckoning Part One.
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Dead Reckoning Part One, starring Cruise, follows the superspy and the IMF team as they search for a dangerous weapon before it ends up in the wrong hands.
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The film faced a higher budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased its budget from $290 million to almost $300 million.
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The studio and production were in a disagreement over direction, leading to a stalemate.
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Robbins explained that they had to hit the pause button to move forward with Dead Reckoning Part Two while finishing Part One.
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The production issue was about the scope of what was being asked for, and the question was whether they needed this and why.
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Despite the challenges, Dead Reckoning Part One wrapped up filming and was released in theaters on July 12th.
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The next movie in the franchise, Dead Reckoning Part Two, is expected to face its own complications due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
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