Tom Cruise’s final run as Ethan Hunt sets the stage for a franchise-best at the Indian box office; will it breach the coveted ₹150 crore milestone?
May 15, 2025 | As the curtain begins to fall on one of Hollywood’s most iconic franchises, Indian fans are turning up in record numbers for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Tom Cruise’s final outing as the fearless IMF agent Ethan Hunt hits theatres on May 17, and early signs suggest a historic box office run in India may be in the making.
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According to industry buzz and pre-sales data, the film has already sold over 50,000 tickets across top chains two days ahead of release — a strong indication of its mammoth pull. Analysts estimate that the film could open with ₹20 crore net on Day 1, positioning it for a record-breaking trajectory.
The Franchise’s India Box Office Record So Far
Currently, the highest-grossing MI film in India is:
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- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023): ₹120 crore
In comparison, The Final Reckoning needs to earn just ₹30 crore more to become the first Mission: Impossible film to cross ₹150 crore in India.
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Here’s a look at the MI franchise’s Indian box office journey:
- Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) – ₹120 crore
- Fallout (2018) – ₹77 crore
- Rogue Nation (2015) – ₹54 crore
- Ghost Protocol (2011) – ₹46 crore
- MI III (2006) – ₹10 crore
- MI 2 (2000) – ₹7 crore
- Mission: Impossible (1996) – ₹2 crore
Will It Happen?
With Cruise’s final performance, an emotionally charged farewell for fans, and limited competition from Bollywood until early June (Housefull 5 drops on June 6), the ₹150 crore mark is within realistic reach. However, the film will go head-to-head with other Hollywood releases like Final Destination: Bloodlines and Thunderbolts, making the first weekend critical.
Trade experts say if Mission: Impossible 8 earns ₹60–70 crore in its opening weekend and maintains good word-of-mouth, surpassing the ₹150 crore milestone will be a matter of “when,” not “if.”
Conclusion
For Tom Cruise, The Final Reckoning isn’t just a farewell—it could also mark his biggest-ever hit in India. With a legacy of explosive stunts, cinematic spectacle, and a loyal fan base, this mission seems more than possible.
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