Tom Cruise Returns With High-Stakes Action in New ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Trailer

Ethan Hunt’s final chapter promises jaw-dropping stunts, intense showdowns, and a battle to stop a global AI threat — hits theatres May 23

Washington [US], April 7: The adrenaline is pumping and the stakes are higher than ever as the official trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has dropped, promising a spectacular finale to the iconic action franchise led by Tom Cruise. The eighth installment of the series, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, hits theatres on May 23.

Cruise reprises his legendary role as Ethan Hunt, once again throwing himself into life-threatening situations to save the world. As teased in 2023’s Dead Reckoning, the new film continues Ethan’s quest to stop a powerful artificial intelligence known as The Entity from plunging humanity into chaos.

“When you stick your face out [of an airplane], going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you’re not getting oxygen,” Cruise revealed to Empire, speaking about the extreme stunts. “There were times I would pass out physically; I was unable to get back into the cockpit.”

The star-studded cast includes Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, and Esai Morales, who returns as the villainous Gabriel. New faces joining the franchise include Ted Lasso‘s Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, and Katy O’Brian, bringing fresh energy to the high-octane saga.

The trailer showcases breathtaking action sequences — from an underwater submarine showdown to a terrifying plane-hanging stunt, raising the bar for cinematic spectacle.

With The Final Reckoning, Cruise and McQuarrie aim to conclude the legendary franchise with a bang. The film is expected to be both a blockbuster event and a farewell tour for one of cinema’s most enduring action heroes.

Fans can watch the trailer now and gear up for what promises to be the most explosive chapter in Ethan Hunt’s legacy.