Tom Cruise’s final outing as Ethan Hunt sees massive support in China, helping the global total hit $353.7M; nostalgia fuels box office surge.
June 4, 2025 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise’s highly anticipated swan song in the action-packed franchise, has crossed $30 million at the Chinese box office in just four days, making it one of the most successful recent Hollywood releases in the region.
According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, the film earned $6.2 million on its first Monday in China—registering the 5th-biggest first Monday post-COVID for a Hollywood release. With over 104,000 screenings, it has collected $31.7 million so far in China, despite a 40.4% drop from its Sunday collection.
Here’s how The Final Reckoning stacks up against other major Hollywood titles on their first post-COVID Monday in China:
- F9 – $10.4M
- Alien: Romulus – $8.1M
- Godzilla vs. Kong – $7.0M
- Meg 2: The Trench – $6.4M
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – $6.2M
The strong Chinese debut has significantly bolstered the film’s worldwide box office, which now stands at $353.7 million:
- Domestic (North America): $122.5 million
- Overseas: $231.2 million
Released on May 23, Mission: Impossible 8 marks the end of a cinematic era that began nearly three decades ago. The film carries immense emotional weight for fans, especially those who grew up watching Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt scale impossible heights—both literally and metaphorically. That nostalgia has translated into box office momentum across international markets.
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With $200K already locked in Tuesday pre-sales and over 89,000 screenings scheduled, the film is expected to maintain its momentum through the week.
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