Mission: Impossible 8 Crosses $220 Million, Joins Tom Cruise’s Top 25 Highest-Grossing Films

While the latest Ethan Hunt adventure impresses at the box office, its massive budget raises questions about true profitability

May 30, 2025: Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has not only thrilled audiences but has also joined the ranks of Cruise’s 25 highest-grossing movies worldwide. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the final installment in the long-running franchise sees Ethan Hunt (Cruise) in a high-stakes showdown against Gabriel (Esai Morales) and The Entity. The film also features Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Hayley Atwell, and Henry Czerny.

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According to Box Office Mojo, The Final Reckoning has raked in over $220 million globally, including $86.2 million domestically and $136.1 million overseas. The Numbers places the film at 23rd on Cruise’s all-time box office list, just behind Interview with the Vampire ($223.6M), A Few Good Men ($236.5M), and Knight and Day ($258.7M). It has recently surpassed Jack Reacher ($217.4M) and Collateral ($217.6M).

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What This Means for the Film

Although The Final Reckoning has cracked Cruise’s top 25 highest-grossing films, it still has a long climb to join the top five, where titles like Top Gun: Maverick ($1.454B) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout ($786.6M) reign supreme.

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Given its strong opening and aggressive marketing campaign, The Final Reckoning may still edge closer to those high rankings. But with a reported $400 million budget, profitability remains a daunting challenge. The film’s break-even point could be around $1 billion — a figure no previous Mission: Impossible movie has reached.

For comparison, even Dead Reckoning — the sixth highest-grossing film of Cruise’s career at $565.7 million — was deemed a financial disappointment given its $291 million budget.

A Mixed Note for the Franchise’s Final Bow

Despite mixed critical reviews, audiences have responded positively to Cruise’s swan song as Ethan Hunt. The film’s strong opening suggests the marketing hook — selling it as the last mission for Hunt — may have paid off, at least for the debut weekend.

However, sustaining that interest will be key. If The Final Reckoning had been made on a more typical budget, it might already be considered a solid hit. With a $400 million price tag, though, profitability is a steep climb. Cruise’s star power is evident, but the final chapter’s box office performance will ultimately reveal whether the franchise truly ends on a triumphant note.

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