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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The repetitive, decadent end is nigh in Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning
For almost 30 years, we've watched as Tom Cruise's daredevil secret agent Ethan Hunt has dangled from helicopters, scaled dizzying heights, and ripped off who-knows-how-many rubbery masks. But now, as the series' villains so love to say, it's all coming to an end. We bid goodbye to Ethan and his buddies at the IMF (Impossible Missions Force, not to be mistaken for the International Monetary Fund), their high-gadgets and Byzantine heists, and those interchangeable globe-trotting plots that always seem to involve the team being disavowed and going rogue. For one last time, the world finds itself faced with the threat of nuclear war, and its only hope is one lucky adrenaline junkie and his willingness to risk life and limb for our amusement. Some kind of recap is probably in order. Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning (originally titled Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part Two) is a direct sequel to the commercially underperforming Dead Reckoning Part One, which introduced a global bogeyman in the form of a media-manipulating, truth-warping 'parasitic AI' called the Entity. It was an unusually topical threat for a series that had, in previous entries, kept itself to the world of nominally apolitical post-Cold War spy fantasy. Most of Dead Reckoning involved Ethan and the IMF team trying to get hold of a MacGuffin-esque key and keep it out of the hands of the Entity's human minions, who were led by the mystery man Gabriel (Esai Morales). The Final Reckoning picks up some time later. The Entity has infected the internet with misinformation, sowing geopolitical discord and inspiring a doomsday cult. Erika Sloane (Angela Bassett), who was last seen as a steely CIA director in the terrific Mission: Impossible—Fallout, is now the President of the United States. Ethan, who is still in possession of the key, has been lying low in London while the ailing IMF computer wizard Luther (Ving Rhames) works out a plan to destroy the Entity. Said plan will, as one exposition-spouting character puts it, probably lead to the 'total eradication of cyberspace.' The alternative, favored by the U.S. government, is to try to control the Entity, which was already revealed in the earlier film to be an American cyberweapon run amok. One can safely assume this is a very bad idea. Laying on the callbacks, flashbacks, and flash-forwards, The Final Reckoning moves at a hectic pace, but takes a while to set up the stakes. Ethan and the IMF crew—perpetually worried Benji (Simon Pegg), recent addition Grace (Hayley Atwell), and antagonists-turned-recruits Paris (Pom Klementieff) and Degas (Greg Tarzan Davis)—must find a Russian submarine that sank in the Arctic, use the key to recover a hard drive infected with an earlier version of the Entity, and use said hard drive to wipe out the AI before it manages to take control of the world's nuclear arsenals, all while trying to outmaneuver Gabriel, who's fallen out of the Entity's good graces and developed some megalomaniacal plans of his own. Or something like that. Brian De Palma's stylish Mission: Impossible established the series as an auteur sandbox, transforming as it was passed from one director to another, but the later entries, all capably helmed by Christopher McQuarrie, have turned it into an showcase for Cruise's crowd-pleaser philosophy, a stunt-filled star text that appears to resist a serious ideological reading. (Unlike with James Bond, there has never been much of a conversation about what values Ethan Hunt might represent.) The plots are all easy to confuse, not only because they tend to be filled with double-crosses and disguises, but because past a certain point they are all basically the same plot. It's this recycled plot framework that has allowed the Mission: Impossible movies to develop something like a thematic throughline. The villains of these films are arms dealers, double agents, Machiavellians, extremists who want to bring about the end times. They represent some kind of collective cynicism or nihilism that the series has, increasingly, connected to the idea of a technology-dependent civilization. What the IMF represents, as the opposing force, is some individualistic mix of ingenuity and foolhardiness, or whatever illogical drive has repeatedly led Cruise to perform his own stunts. They may have their own arsenal of high-tech, sci-fi gadgetry, but, as one of the series' more reliable tropes dictates, the gadgets usually end up breaking down, necessitating some improvisation on the part of our heroes. McQuarrie and his co-writer, Erik Jendresen, aren't operating in ignorance here. They play with analog nostalgia (Ethan's signature self-destructing briefing comes on a VHS tape this time around) and anxieties about digitization, and make some strained attempts to connect the plot and characters of this film to earlier entries in the series, going all the way back to the first one. This inspires a little too much dialogue about self-actualization and destiny, which is mostly lost in a script that comes to involve a lot of invented techno-babble, various governmental intrigues, and a doomsday vault that contains all of the world's accumulated knowledge. Not that most of us are really watching these films for the story particulars or simplistic subtexts. It's the awesome setpieces that have made Mission: Impossible into something of an institution, and though The Final Reckoning doesn't top any of the series' highs, it does deliver its share of spectacle. Ethan's trip into the lost Russian sub—a largely wordless sequence that involves some really elaborate rotating sets—is a standout, as is the over-the-top climax, which combines a ticking atomic bomb, improvised surgery, and sleight-of-hand with an extended biplane duel (something we don't really get enough of in today's Hollywood movies). There are, as before, gnarly brawls, suspenseful close calls, narrow escapes, death-defying leaps, shenanigans involving parachutes, and knife fights. Over and over, Ethan Hunt keeps asking for one more chance, a little more time, a little faith, like an addict whose fix is saving the world. Sure, it gets repetitive, and as one of the most expensive productions in history (the reported budget was around $400 million), it inevitably smacks of an imperial industry in decadent decline. But somewhere into the nearly three-hour runtime, the movie passes that crucial point where a critic stops taking notes and decides to simply enjoy themselves. The end is nigh, and it's mostly a good time. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writer: Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, Rolf Saxon, Lucy Tulugarjuk Release Date: May 23, 2025 More from A.V. Club Doctor Who does Eurovision in space Deborah plays angel and devil in Hacks' latest twofer There goes Foo Fighters' new drummer
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning Day 15 India Box Office: Franchise's struggles to hit blockbuster mark continues with Rs 70 lakh 2nd Monday
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning has earned Rs 80.70 crore at the Indian box office by Day 17, a figure that falls short of the high expectations set by the franchise and its massive scale and star power. Speaking about the Tom Cruise starrer's exclusive second Monday haul, it pulled in Rs 70 lakh net, which can be defined as decent at most and well below what industry insiders, makers, and fans must've preferred. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film is the eighth and final installment in the Mission Impossible series. It welcomes Cruise back as the iconic IMF agent Ethan Hunt, alongside his teammates played by Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. The story revolves around Hunt and co. trying to stop a rogue AI called The Entity from unleashing global chaos. Though the film boasts a reported production budget of USD 300 to USD 400 million, its reception worldwide has been lukewarm. Industry experts are being cautious when quoting its lifetime figure, as it looks like the entry will have a tough time even breaking even at the box office. The aforementioned production cost, for the record, ballooned after schedule delays caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike and the scale of the endeavor, which required filming across locations like the UK, Malta, South Africa, and Norway. Marketing expenses also make up a large chunk of the cost. In India, it looks like franchise fatigue is keeping viewers from flocking to theaters. Competition from another Hollywood release, Final Destination: Bloodlines, could also be hurting MI8's run in the region. In conclusion, Mission: Impossible 8 remains a decent performer in India but misses the blockbuster mark it would have desired. If the current trajectory holds, The Final Reckoning may end up under Dead Reckoning's Rs 106 crore net in the market.
Pink Villa
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning posts better weekday legs than predecessor with USD 4.3M Thursday business
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning is holding steady at the domestic box office, displaying stronger weekday legs than its predecessor. On Thursday, the film collected USD 4.3 million, marking just a 10.4 percent drop from Wednesday's earnings. With this, the eighth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise hit a domestic cume of USD 95 million and is set to cross the USD 100 million milestone by the end of Friday viewings in America. The film's Thursday figure is notably higher than Dead Reckoning Part One, which grossed USD 3.4 million on its second Thursday with a 27.3 percent drop. Despite facing fierce competition from a major summer juggernaut and having fewer screenings due to its runtime and theater count, the lowest since Ghost Protocol, The Final Reckoning continues to perform robustly. Cruise's enduring star power and the film's strong word of mouth have significantly helped maintain its momentum. The Final Reckoning also joined the ranks of the top Memorial Day Wednesday grossers of all time, trailing just Solo: A Star Wars Story (USD 4.4M) and ahead of several high-profile titles like Fast & Furious 6 and X-Men: Days of Future Past. The film is the direct sequel to Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) and continues Ethan Hunt's fight against the Entity, a rogue AI threatening global stability. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who also contributed to the screenplay by Erik Jenderson, the movie stars Cruise alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. After delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, filming resumed in 2024 and wrapped in November. With a staggering budget estimated between USD 300 and USD 400 million, The Final Reckoning ranks among the most expensive films ever made. It premiered in Tokyo on May 5, screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, and was released theatrically worldwide on May 23. So far, the film has earned USD 227.1 million globally and is the eighth highest-grossing film of 2025. With decent weekday holds and positive audience reception, The Final Reckoning hopes to extend its box office dominance well into the summer.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: The Final Reckoning collects USD 7.2M on Discount Tuesday, USD 100M milestone expected by Friday
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning continues to thrill at the US box office, pulling in a strong USD 7.2 million on Tuesday discount day. The post-Memorial Day performance marks only a 52 percent drop from the holiday Monday and nearly doubles the Tuesday haul of Mission: Impossible 2, which raked in USD 4.5 million with a 65.1 percent wane, cementing it as one of the strongest holds in the franchise. The film now ranks as the 12th-biggest post-Memorial Day Tuesday of all time, joining the ranks of major box office hits like Top Gun: Maverick (USD 15.8M) and Aladdin (USD 12M). It also held better than other legacy titles, including Fast & Furious 6, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. After six days in release, The Final Reckoning has reached a USD 86.2 million cumulative domestic total. It is now on track to cross the coveted USD 100 million mark by Friday, an impressive feat, especially given the film's limited screen count compared to previous entries due to its longer runtime. MI8 is also contending directly with another box office juggernaut, Disney's Lilo & Stitch, which earned USD 15.3 million on Discount Tuesday. The eighth and final installment in the Mission: Impossible series, The Final Reckoning, is directed by longtime collaborator Christopher McQuarrie and stars Cruise as Ethan Hunt. The film follows the iconic IMF agent and his team as they battle to stop the Entity, a rogue AI threatening global havoc. The ensemble cast includes Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. Initially planned as part of a two-part finale, the film was restructured following production delays, including the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. With a reported budget of USD 300 to USD 400 million, it ranks among the most expensive films ever made. Despite production hurdles and stiff competition, the film has grossed USD 213 million globally, becoming the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2025 so far. It premiered in Tokyo on May 4 and screened at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14 before opening in US theaters on May 23 to largely positive reviews and the franchise's best opening weekend to date. Cruise's action legacy remains unscathed, proving yet again why he is one of Hollywood's last true box office draws.
Tom's Guide
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
When is 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' coming to streaming? Here's our best guess
It's been nearly three decades since Ethan Hunt first dangled from the ceiling, and now the legendary spy is suiting up for one final mission. 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' marks the explosive conclusion to one of the most adrenaline-fueled franchises in movie history, and if you're itching to know when you can stream it from the comfort of your couch, you're definitely not alone. Since premiering in theaters last weekend, the eighth and final 'Mission: Impossible' movie has pulled off a box office heist worthy of the IMF, raking in over $200 million worldwide. Critics are calling it a 'sentimental sendoff' for Tom Cruise's iconic role, with reviews praising its incredible action sequences. So, when can you expect 'The Final Reckoning' to land on streaming platforms? Here's our best guess at when this movie will be available to stream at home. While we don't know the exact date you'll be able to stream 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' at home, we do have a good idea of where it's headed. The first stop for Ethan Hunt's final mission will most likely be premium video-on-demand (PVOD) on platforms like Amazon and Apple TV, typically within a few weeks of its theatrical run. For example, 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One' was released in theaters on July 10, 2023, and became available on PVOD on October 10, 2023, marking a 90-day window between theatrical and digital release. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Similarly, 'Top Gun: Maverick' followed a comparable timeline, with its PVOD release occurring around 90 days post its theatrical premiere Given these precedents, it's reasonable to anticipate that 'The Final Reckoning' could have a potential PVOD release window between late August and early September 2025, possibly on August 22. However, it's important to note that these dates are speculative and subject to change. After that, 'The Final Reckoning' is expected to land on Paramount Plus. Since the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise is distributed by Paramount Pictures, the studio usually brings its biggest titles to its own streaming service following the PVOD window. As for when it could come to Paramount Plus, Paramount movies typically hit the streaming service around six to seven months after their theatrical debut. If 'The Final Reckoning' follows that trend, I predict it could arrive on Paramount Plus around late November to early December 2025, potentially on December 5, 2025. There are a couple of reasons that date makes sense. Paramount Plus tends to drop major movie titles on Thursdays or Fridays, and December 5 would give 'The Final Reckoning' a solid runway before the holiday season movie rush kicks in. Plus, Paramount doesn't have any other major franchise releases scheduled for that weekend, which means Ethan Hunt's final chapter wouldn't be competing with other studio heavyweights for attention on the platform.
