5 Other Tom Cruise Movies That Deserve a Legacy Sequel

1. Risky Business: The Return of Joel Goodsen

Let’s kick things off with a movie that made Tom Cruise a household name—Risky Business! Back in the groovy ’80s, our boy Tom was just a rich kid named Joel who learned that letting loose could be a blast, especially with a slightly older escort named Lana by his side. Fast forward a few decades, Joel’s now a grumpy old rich guy stuck in the monotony of life. His family is off vacationing without him, leaving him to reminisce about the wild days of yore. Cue the midlife crisis, folks! With a heartfelt reunion with Lana—now running her own upscale escort service—this sequel would dive into the nostalgia of youth but wrap it in a cozy blanket of regret. Will love conquer all, or is the class gap just too huge?

2. Legend: A Tale of Corruption

Remember Legend? That magical flick where Tom took on the role of Jack O’ the Green, fighting the forces of evil with a mysterious princess? With Tim Curry as the Devil—what a time! But here’s the catch for a sequel: After what should have been a fairy tale ending, it turns out Jack and Princess Lili are now more twisted than ever, corrupted by the darkness they thought they vanquished. The land is in peril again, and it’s up to a new hero to save the day! With Ridley Scott at the helm, we can expect a dazzling display of fantasy, but hang on to your hats—there might be a cautionary tale about environmentalism hiding in there too!

3. The Color of Money: Vincent’s Legacy

You’ve gotta love a good ol’ legacy sequel, especially when it comes to The Color of Money! Remember Vincent, the electrifying young pool shark? Now, he’s the wise old pro teaching some young whippersnapper the ropes. Maybe this time, Vincent faces the pressures he tried to warn Eddie about. Will he rise to the occasion or fall into the same traps? Either way, this sequel could bring back the thrills of the billiards table with a whole new generation in the mix. Let’s break out the cue balls and see if lightning strikes twice!

4. Magnolia: The Return of Frank T.J. Mackey

Next up is Magnolia, where our buddy Frank T.J. Mackey was a real piece of work! This time, we find Frank looking back at his life and legacy—like, do-not-pass-go kind of reflection. With a new generation of misguided young men clinging to his earlier mantras, Frank’s got a lot of cleaning up to do. It’s called evolution, folks! But will he manage to right his past wrongs or just keep passing on the unhealthy habits? Paul Thomas Anderson might think it’s too tricky, but with Hollywood these days, who knows?

5. Minority Report: Back To The Future

Last but not least, who wouldn’t be entertained by a Minority Report sequel? Picture this: Chief John Anderton is pulled back into action when a new crime-fighting twist emerges—because that’s just how Hollywood rolls! After all the drama of precrime, it looks like the world can’t get enough of preemptive policing. This time around, Anderton’s not just proving his innocence but is now on a mission to save a newcomer wrongly accused. Buckle up for a wild ride through a future where justice and technology clash!