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‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Marks Tom Cruise’s Farewell as Ethan Hunt

The eighth and final installment in the franchise sees record-breaking box office success in India, as Cruise confirms his departure from the iconic role.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is slated to release on May 23.
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Overview

  • Tom Cruise has officially confirmed that 'The Final Reckoning' is his last appearance as Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise.
  • The film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, premiered at Cannes on May 14 and released in India on May 17, ahead of its global rollout.
  • It has earned approximately Rs 50–55 crore in India within five days, making it the highest-opening Hollywood film in the country for 2025.
  • Critics have praised the film’s action sequences and stunts, including underwater and mid-air scenes, but noted issues with its pacing and narrative coherence.
  • Cruise plans to focus on sequels to 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Days of Thunder,' while remaining involved as a producer for potential future Mission: Impossible projects.