Mission Impossible 8 Advance Booking: Tom Cruise's Film Sells 1.5 Lakh Tickets In India
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Industry experts are expecting the spy action thriller to earn more than Rs 15 crore on its first day in India.
Tom Cruise is returning as the unstoppable Ethan Hunt for one last time in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and fans in India are really excited. The eighth and final instalment of the action-spy franchise, which is set to hit theatres in India on May 17, days ahead of its global release on May 23, witnessed a roaring response during advance ticket booking.
After the conclusion of the advance ticket booking, a whopping 1.5 lakh tickets have been sold across major cinema chains, proving that Tom Cruise's film is set for a massive opening weekend. With such hype surrounding the film, industry experts are expecting the spy action thriller to earn more than Rs 15 crore on its first day in India. That would be a new record for the franchise in the country, leaving behind the Rs 12.25 crore opening of Mission: Impossible 7 in 2023.
All thanks to strong marketing ahead of The Final Reckoning's release, the franchise's loyal fan base and last but not least, the magnetic star power of Cruise, which contributed to the early success of the film, setting the film for a thrilling launch in India.
When the advance booking opened in India just a week back, Mission: Impossible 8 sold over 11,000 tickets within 24 hours, which already hinted at the massive anticipation among fans. The film is set to have shows as early as 6 AM.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, The Final Reckoning will continue the story from Dead Reckoning, and fans can surely expect edge-of-the-seat action and adventure from Tom Cruise. Familiar faces like Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett and others return for this nearly 3-hour-long spectacle, which has received a U/A rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Viacom18 is releasing Cruise's The Final Reckoning on over 3,000 screens all over India. Their plan includes premier-format shows in English for major cities while reaching smaller cities and towns with Hindi dubbed versions, ensuring wide appeal.
Following its premiere in Tokyo on May 5, Tom Cruise and his team jetted off to the beautiful French Riviera for their film's premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 14. A screening of the spy action film was also held in London on May 15. Now, it is time for The Final Reckoning to do its magic in theatres with its impressive action scenes and Cruise's ever-reliable charm.
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