Mission: Impossible 8 Possibly the last of the series. The blockbuster film series starring Tom Cruise as super spy Ethan Hunt was released in 1996. Beginning with the fourth installment, 2011’s ghost protocolCruise used the series as a springboard to perform increasingly spectacular stunts in real life, including grabbing the side of a jet and climbing the Burj Khalifa. These infamous stunts were partly responsible for the films’ box office receipts of over $4 billion. The series is set to continue through 2025 and will be launched soon Mission: Impossible 8Directed by returning director Christopher McQuarrie.
A new report comes from THR suggests Paramount is considering calling the upcoming Mission: Impossible 8 this”finalHowever, they also reported that Cruise himself was wary of getting Ethan Hunt’s character into bed, having previously said he wanted to continue starring in new films. Mission: Impossible Watch movies from another twenty years or more. Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether they will make this decision, as the film has yet to receive an official trailer or title, let alone a more detailed promotional push.
What this means for Mission: Impossible
The future of franchising is uncertain
Possibly the reason Paramount is considering this move is Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 box office. The seventh and latest installment in the series, which premiered in 2023, was the lowest-grossing installment since 2006, demonstrating severe diminishing returns. While it still made $570.6 million, its massive budget of over $200 million likely means its breakeven point was $550 million or more, so it might just barely make a profit despite being well received by critics and audiences .
On Rotten Tomatoes,
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1
Certified Fresh (96% from critics) and Certified Hot (94% from viewers).
Tom Cruise is the driving force behind many of his projects, including efforts to delay the release of hit movies Top Gun: Maverick The company’s financial situation in order to make it a theatrical release rather than debuting on streaming during a pandemic Mission: Impossible The movie could ruin the series. While calling the upcoming film the last may seem like a tactic to drum up audience interest, if it doesn’t cause a huge jump in box office revenue, the franchise may be reaching its natural end anyway.
Our thoughts on Mission: Impossible 8
The franchise spirit will continue
even though Mission: Impossible 8 Indeed being the final installment in the Tom Cruise franchise, it could live on in a number of ways. This includes Cruise’s future high-octane collaborations with McQuarrie, such as their upcoming untitled space movie, which will likely capture the same spirit and approach to stunts. Additionally, over time, Paramount may see fit to resurrect the IP in the same way that the original film adapted the 1966 TV series of the same name, possibly even launching a legacy that includes Cruise starring Ethan Hunt sequel.
Source: THR
“Mission: Impossible 8” is a direct sequel to “Dead Reckoning – Part 1” and the eighth film in the “Mission: Impossible” series. Said to be the final film, Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and more will reprise their roles in Ethan Hunt’s IMF as they fight against dangerous foes from the past.
Director Christopher McQuarrie
Release date May 23, 2025
Studio Paramount Pictures, Skydance
DistributorParamount Pictures
Screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie, Eric Jenderson
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