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Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Tom Cruise has fans freaking out over incredible behind-the-scenes look at biplane stunt from Mission: Impossible 8: ‘Tell me you had a parachute…'
Tom Cruise is making sure Mission: Impossible fans aren't deprived of any jaw-dropping stunt action, on screen or behind it. The actor, basking in the success of the franchise's 8th instalment, The Final Reckoning, dropped a wild BTS clip on social media, just after teasing the nerve-racking 'transfer' scene where he climbs mid-air from one plane to another. Cruise explained how the team pushed themselves to the next level with this stunt, using all their knowledge to make it incredible for the audience. Also read: Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning: Tom Cruise deserved better than a goofy Abbas-Mustan movie that chooses spoon-feeding over spectacle In the nearly 50-second clip, the Top Gun star performs a series of jaw-dropping mid-air stunts and said he's been obsessed with aerial sequences since he was a kid. He even admitted wanting to try wing walking after watching an old black-and-white film. In past interviews, the Hollywood A-lister has heaped praise on director Christopher McQuarrie, the filmmaker who, by all accounts, changed the game for him and helped turn Cruise's wildest stunt dreams into reality. When it came to pulling off the biplane madness, Cruise and the team aimed to build something that felt totally unique, but still classic. He said it's always a challenge to give fans a fresh thrill while stacking everything they've learned from past Mission: Impossible films. — Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) May 30, 2025 The transfer. — Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) May 30, 2025 Also read: Tom Cruise posts emotional message thanking Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning team: 'This was one for the history books' While critics have rated the 8th instalment a notch lower than the last few M:I films, fans clearly think otherwise. 'Tom Cruise, you're a badass! Make that a video game, bro!' one fan commented. Another wrote, 'Tell me you had a parachute somewhere on you just in case!' One more summed up the mood perfectly: 'Thank you Tom! This whole sequence had my palms sweaty and full-on anxiety. What a movie. Don't listen to the critics, go watch it for yourself!' Besides the stunt, Cruise also posted a heartfelt note addressed to his fans worldwide after the movie's opening weekend shattered box office records. 'Congratulations and thank you to every filmmaker, every artist, every crew member and every single person who works at the studios. To every theatre and every employee who helps bring these stories to audiences, thank you,' he wrote, while giving a big shoutout to Paramount Pictures and Skydance for their long-time support. 'And most of all, THANK YOU to audiences everywhere—for whom we all serve, and for whom we all LOVE to entertain. Sincerely, Tom,' he wrote.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Tom Cruise reflects on his 30-year Mission Impossible journey, fans wonder if it is a farewell message
Hollywood star Tom Cruise is taking a moment to reflect on his 30-year journey with the Mission: Impossible franchise, as the latest instalment, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, performs well globally. His note has sparked speculation among fans, leaving them wondering if it's a farewell message from the actor. Also read: Is Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning final film in franchise? Angela Bassett says, 'you can't count Tom Cruise out' Tom shared a heartfelt message on social media platforms Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), expressing gratitude to everyone involved in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He confessed that the films took him on an 'adventure of a lifetime". Tom shared a nostalgic photo collection from the Mission: Impossible franchise, featuring every director he's worked with on the films, alongside action-packed and behind-the-scenes moments that highlight the camaraderie and adventure of the series. The photos showcase Tom performing breathtaking stunts throughout the Mission: Impossible films, including hanging upside down, sitting atop the Burj Khalifa, jumping from a plane, and hanging off a cliff by a single rock. Sharing the images, Tom wrote, 'Over 30 years ago, I began the journey of producing my first film, Mission: Impossible. Since then, these eight films have taken me on the adventure of a lifetime'. 'To the incredible directors, actors, artists, and crews across the globe that have helped bring these stories to life, I thank you. It has been a privilege to work alongside you all. Most importantly, I want to thank the audience, for whom it is our great pleasure to create these films, and for whom we all serve. We're thrilled to share The Final Reckoning with you,' he added. A post shared by Tom Cruise (@tomcruise) The post has left fans nostalgic about the iconic franchise, thanking Tom for the thrilling ride. However, the tone has also sparked speculation, making fans wonder if Tom is bidding a final farewell to the role of Ethan Hunt. Filmmaker Farah Khan wrote, 'I want to be the BURJ KHALIFA.. Tommmmmm', and actor Ishaan Khatter shared, 'This post just goes so hard. Absolute legend. I doff my hat, sir. Thank you for being an inspiration to generations of actors like myself'. 'From the beginning to the final reckoning,' one comment read, with another reading, 'This is so epic dude…we need to see more of these retro moments. Blows my mind'. 'It was a good run,' shared one. One social media user wrote, 'You know you still have to go in to space for real, so you have to do one more mission'. 'Sad that it has to come to an end,' one fan shared. Tom returned as Ethan Hunt to save the day and escape trouble in Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. Christopher McQuarrie, who has directed every movie in the series since Rogue Nation, helmed this film, which was also screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 were initially shot as Dead Reckoning—Part One and Two, but after the seventh film, it was retitled. It also stars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Pom Klemetieff, Shea Whigham, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman and Greg Tarzan Davis. The film was released in India on May 17. The opening ticket sales for the Tom-starrer set a record for the franchise, which has generated more than $4 billion worldwide. Box Office Mojo reported that the film earned $77 million domestically in its four-day opening weekend, and $204 million worldwide.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Tom Cruise posts emotional message thanking Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning team: ‘This was one for the history books'
Ethan Hunt will go down as one of the most recognisable and iconic characters in the history of filmmaking, and the character played by Tom Cruise is now deeper etched into the world of films after the release of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. While the movie has received lacklustre reviews from critics, fans loved seeing Cruise perform gut-wrenching stunts and run across the frame. On Tuesday, the actor decided to give back some of the love and posted a thank you message on his Instagram. A post shared by Tom Cruise (@tomcruise) Tom Cruise took to his Instagram handle and thanked everyone from studios to movie theatre employees and the audience; of course, he began his message by saying, 'This weekend was one for the history books.' He went on to say, 'Congratulations to every filmmaker, every artist, every crew member, and every person who works at the studios. To every theatre and every employee who helps bring these stories to the audience, thank you.' Also Read | Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning: Tom Cruise deserved better than a goofy Abbas-Mustan movie that chooses spoon-feeding over spectacle He then shifted his focus to the studios behind the film and thanked them for their support. 'To everyone that works at Paramount Pictures and Skydance, thank you for your many years of friendship and unwavering support. And most of all, THANK YOU to audiences everywhere – for whom we all serve and for whom we all love to entertain. Sincerely, Tom.' Fans reacted to the post and hailed Tom Cruise as the 'best to ever do it'. A user commented, 'You're a class act. Thank you for being one of the greatest entertainers of our time.' The official page for Regal Theatres commented, 'Another mission in the books – thanks, Tom, for continuing to make theatres a part of the story.' Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning was definitely one of the biggest movies of Cruise's career, if not the biggest. He himself described it as a culmination of the last 30 years of Mission Impossible. His co-stars, such as Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell and Henry Cavill, have often talked about Cruise's dedication on the set and how much of himself he puts into the movies. Also Read | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, in all its exhaustive and bloated messiness, stands as a tribute to the myth of Tom Cruise Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning is doing well in the theatres, and according to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has crossed Rs 1100 crore worldwide.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mission Impossible 8 vs Lilo & Stitch box office: Tom Cruise sets new record, still trails Disney film by $137 million
The extended Memorial Day weekend in the US saw the release of two big films. Tom Cruise returned as Ethan Hunt (possibly one last time) in Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning, while Disney set the screens on fire with the live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch. While collectively, the two films set a new box office record for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, it was Disney that won the battle, leaving MI 8 in the dust. (Also read: Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning earns $24 million, scores biggest opening day for franchise) Paramount pulled out all the stops to promote the new Mission Impossible with premieres in Seoul, Tokyo, Cannes, London and New York. Cruise also visited moviegoers at screenings in Texas. The opening ticket sales set a record for the franchise, which has generated more than $4 billion at the global box office since the first film was released in 1996. Figures released by Box Office Mojo revealed that Mission Impossible 8 earned $77 million domestically in its four-day opening weekend, and $204 million worldwide. This is a new opening weekend record for the Tom Cruise-led franchise. Given that the film will be releasing in China next, it augurs well for the film. But it was Lilo & Stitch that won the weekend. The live-action remake of the 2002 animated film about a Hawaiian girl and her dog-like extraterrestrial pet named Stitch, who's equally mischievous and adorable, claimed the No. 1 spot with $145.5 million in ticket sales. Box Office Mojo puts its worldwide four-day earnings at a staggering $341 million, far eclipsing Mission Impossible 8. The Stitch franchise has become a Disney juggernaut in recent years. Some $2.6 billion worth of retail products associated with Lilo & Stitch were sold in the company's last fiscal year, Disney said, up from $200 million just five years ago. It's now among the company's top-ten best-selling properties and has spurred broad online fandom. Lilo & Stitch has a commercial advantage over most films because it has a short run time of 90 minutes. Running an hour less than the Cruise picture means theatre operators can show it more times. (With Bloomberg inputs)
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet actor who returned to Mission Impossible franchise after three decades because Tom Cruise insisted
The final film in the Mission Impossible franchise released in the US on May 23. Ardent fans of the Tom Cruise-led franchise were in for a delightful surprise because they also saw the return of veteran character actor Rolf Saxon in it. This was a major moment because Rolf returned to the big screen to play William Donloe, the same character many might remember as CIA analyst William Donloe in the 1996 film. (Also read: Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning earns $24 million, scores biggest opening day for franchise) Rolf appears for a brief time in the 1996 film, but this time in The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie gifted the actor with a major supporting role. The actor shared that when he first heard of the call that he was being considered for a part in the film, he did not take it seriously because he thought it might be a prank. Speaking to People, he said, 'I got a phone call in January of '22 saying a European film company was interested in seeing you for a part. I said, 'Okay, they legit?' They said, 'Yeah, we think so.' So we set up a meeting and then they said it was Skydance, Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible, and I thought, it's a buddy of mine. He's winding me up, he's playing the game.' But soon the actor realized that this was no game at all, and that Tom Cruise insisted that he come onboard for the film. Talking about working with Tom on the film, he said, 'I was on that for about three weeks. So you know, we weren't bosom buddies, but he's very good on set. He gives a hundred percent. To be back, I got a big hug and a cheer as soon as I walked on the set. So it's great. It was wonderful.' In The Final Reckoning, Ethan Hunt and his team meet Donloe when they travel to St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea. Rolf is a gold medalist from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Known for his work in theatre and Television, he made his film debut in 1980 with Little Lord Fauntleroy, which was an adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel. He also appeared on the TV show Capital City which ran from 1989-90 where he essayed the role of attorney Hudson J. Talbot III. Some of his other notable roles were in films like Tomorrow Never Dies, Saving Private Ryan, Woman in Gold, and August Falls. Rolf is mostly known for his theatre work, in productions like The Seven Year Itch, Dinner with Friends, Chicago, Death and the Maiden, and The Floating Light Bulb among others.
