Tom Cruise Returns with Mission Impossible Final Reckoning
The film's success is a testament to Cruise's dedication to performing complex stunts, which has become a hallmark of the franchise. As the Mission: Impossible series comes to a close, fans can expect an action-packed finale that will leave them on the edge of their seats.
Tom Cruise is back at the Cannes Film Festival with "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning", a highly anticipated Hollywood tentpole directed by Christopher McQuarrie, following the massive success of "Top Gun: Maverick" in 2022. The film has already premiered to widespread acclaim, with critics praising its high-octane action and jaw-dropping stunts.
The latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise follows Ethan Hunt as he continues his mission to stop an all-powerful AI called "the Entity" two months after the events of the previous film. The film features breathtaking set pieces and heart-pounding action sequences, with some critics noting that it may be the best entry in the franchise. Tom Cruise, 62, has a history of making a big impact at Cannes and has previously received an honorary Palme d'Or.
Cruise has been a key figure in the Mission: Impossible franchise, performing many of the films' iconic stunts himself. He recalls the making of each Mission: Impossible movie, including the most memorable action sequences, such as infiltrating the CIA headquarters in the first film, free climbing in Moab, Utah, in Mission: Impossible II, and climbing the exterior of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
With a legacy spanning over $1 billion in lifetime grosses, Mission: Impossible continues to set the standard for modern action films, and The Final Reckoning is expected to be the grand finale of the franchise. The film also stars Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Ving Rhames, and Angela Bassett, and will be released in North American theaters on May 23.