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Tom Cruise is back doing the impossible — taking on AI, gravity, and a franchise finale in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. But is it worth your time (and IMAX money)? Sudhish Kamath breaks it down with a full franchise recap and ranking on Hype Check with a Mission: Impossible Special.
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Script and presentation: Sudhish Kamath
Music: Ivan Avakian
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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning mints Rs 1110 crore in USA alone
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is performing well globally. The film has earned US $129.2 million worldwide. It is doing well in the United States and China. The movie is expected to surpass Dead Reckoning's China earnings. To be profitable, The Final Reckoning needs to earn $1 billion worldwide. The film's performance indicates a successful run. Tom Cruise is proving once again why he remains Hollywood's most reliable action star. His latest outing, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, released on May 23, 2025, has stormed the US box office, collecting a mighty US $129.2 million ( Rs 1110 crore) as of its second Tuesday, with a particularly strong $4.1 million haul reflecting a minimal -42.8% drop from the previous week — far steadier than Dead Reckoning's -56.3% drop in 2023. T his performance places The Final Reckoning among the top five second Tuesday grossers for Memorial Day releases in the U.S. Only Cruise's own Top Gun: Maverick ($13.8M), Lilo & Stitch ($8.4M), Aladdin ($7.8M), and The Little Mermaid ($6.1M) have fared better historically. Projected to finish its U.S. run between $190 million and $210 million, the film's strong legs point toward a promising overall trajectory. But it's not just America where Cruise's star power is shining. In China, the film is delivering exceptional numbers as well. On Wednesday, The Final Reckoning grossed a solid $1.8 million, dropping just -14.3% from Tuesday across an impressive 89,000 screenings — matching its previous day's show count as per Luiz Fernando's report. What's noteworthy is the film's strong walk-up business, with a whopping 88.4% of Wednesday's tickets sold during the day, while only 11.6% came from pre-sales. In just six days, the film has reached $35.7 million ( Rs 300 crore) in China. With $200,000 already clocked in pre-sales for Thursday while maintaining 89,000 screen count, it's on track to outpace Dead Reckoning's entire Chinese run and could become the first Hollywood release since Venom: The Last Dance (October 2024) to cross the $50 million mark locally — likely by this weekend itself. The film in India as well is doign brisky business and it heading towards Rs 100 crore mark. Made on a staggering $400 million budget, The Final Reckoning needs to hit the elusive $1 billion milestone worldwide to turn a profit, factoring in marketing spends and revenue splits. With Cruise's enduring fanbase and a relentless global rollout, the mission doesn't seem impossible at all. The ensemble cast includes returning fan favorites Hayley Atwell as Grace, Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, Simon Pegg , Henry Czerny, Pom Klementieffs, and Esai Morales along with Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Box Office Collection Day 19: Tom Cruise starrer sees midweek boost with Rs 1.43 crore haul
's high-octane action saga Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is continuing to hold steady at the Indian box office, registering a welcome midweek jump. On Day 19 — Wednesday — the film collected Rs 1.43 crore, indicating positive word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest even in its third week. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After a relatively stable start in the first two weeks, the film saw a marginal slowdown, but this latest midweek growth suggests that fans are still turning up to watch the eighth instalment of the franchise on the big screen. Its total domestic net collection now stands at an estimated Rs 93.76 crore. According to the latest buzz, the film is now steadily inching towards a commendable Rs 100 crore net benchmark for a Hollywood action title in India. The film, directed by , has already grossed Rs 100 crore in India, making it the second Cruise starrer to hit the milestone. His 2023 film Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning also crossed the milestone, earning an estimated Rs 131 crore during its lifetime collections at the Indian box office. Cruise's return as IMF agent Ethan Hunt has struck a chord with Indian audiences, largely due to its relentless pace, larger-than-life stunts, and the star's enduring fanbase. With limited competition at the box office and steady footfalls in multiplex chains, The Final Reckoning is expected to maintain its momentum through the weekend. The action flick continues to draw praise for its immersive action sequences and Cruise's physical commitment to the role. As it enters its fourth weekend, trade analysts expect the film to close out its theatrical run with strong lifetime numbers in the Indian market.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Ana de Armas reacts to rumoured beau Tom Cruise's praise for Ballerina: ‘It is very special'
Hollywood star Ana de Armas has expressed gratitude to superstar and rumoured beau Tom Cruise for supporting her upcoming movie, Ballerina. Ana, who will be collaborating with Tom on the upcoming movie Deeper, said the Mission: Impossible star recently saw Ballerina, which is set in the world of Keanu Reeves' John Wick franchise. (Also Read: Tom Cruise is all praise for Ana de Armas-starrer Ballerina amid romance rumours) 'You know what, he (Tom Cruise) supports every movie. He really wants the industry and cinema to do well and (wants) people going to the theatres. We're working together, so he got to see 'Ballerina' and he actually really liked it. He loved the John Wicks," the actor told Variety. 'It is very special that someone like him is supporting (Ballerina). It is really special in general to have other actors and people supporting each other. We can do well all together," she added. Tom praised Ana's latest film Ballerina, which will be released in theatres on 6 June, during the promotions of his latest movie, Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. In an interview with the Associated Press, the 62-year-old actor lauded the film's team, including Ana and Keanu Reeves, for their dedication to the John Wick franchise. 'John Wick, I love that franchise and what those guys do. I know what it takes to create these kinds of stories and do it. And now they have Ballerina coming out with Ana, that's outstanding," he said. Ballerina, directed by Len Wiseman, is set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). The movie follows the story of Eve Macarro (Ana), a highly skilled assassin on a relentless quest for vengeance against those who destroyed her family.
