Did you know Tom Cruise stepped into the shoes of IMF Agent Ethan Hunt 29 years ago? Back then, he was just 33. Fast forward to today, and he’s 62, still performing his own stunts. Meanwhile, I struggle to walk from the parking lot to my seat! Talk about impressive.
The latest installment, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, was previously titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two. This sequel follows the thrilling Dead Reckoning Part One, which received rave reviews in 2023. The franchise now boasts eight films—pretty incredible!
Picking up where the last film left off, the story revolves around Hunt and his team trying to take down a formidable AI named the “Entity.” This rogue system is spreading chaos worldwide, and it’s up to them to stop it—just another Tuesday in 2025, right?
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the cast includes familiar faces like Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Pom Klementieff. Esai Morales returns as Gabriel, the primary antagonist. Expect explosive action sequences as Ethan and his crew travel across various landscapes, battling enemies and uncovering truths about the AI that threatens global security.
The Mission series thrives on balancing the “impossible” with the believable. However, some stunts can stretch credulity. For example, some audiences have noted that certain scenes, while visually stunning, leave them scratching their heads rather than in awe.
Interestingly, according to a recent study by Box Office Mojo, the Mission: Impossible series has consistently performed well at the box office, with cumulative earnings exceeding $3 billion globally. If you’re a fan, it’s likely you’ll enjoy this ride, even if it doesn’t quite surpass the epicness of its predecessor.
Despite some critiques, it’s hard to beat a thrilling MI experience with a big bag of popcorn. So go ahead and check it out—who knows how long the world will be spinning like this?