The most recent installment, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, premiered in Tokyo on May 5, 2025, and was released internationally on May 23. It earned about $598 million worldwide, including $197.4 million in the U.S. and Canada and $400.6 million internationally, making it the highest-opening entry in the series and the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2025.[2]
Although its title suggests finality, franchise star Tom Cruise gave mixed signals. At the Cannes premiere, he said, “It’s the final … it’s not called final for nothing,” while in other interviews he expressed interest in continuing the role into his eighties.[3][4]
Legacy
The franchise’s signature theme music, composed in 5/4 time by Lalo Schifrin for the 1966 series, incorporates the Morse code for “M.I.” Schifrin’s composition became an enduring cultural hallmark, earning Grammy recognition. Schifrin died in June 2025 at age 93, with obituaries widely highlighting his influence on spy film music.[5]
Several actors have spoken about their experiences with the films. Jeremy Renner, who appeared in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation, did not return for later installments due to family commitments, stating he prioritized raising his daughter over extended location filming.[6]Hayley Atwell, who debuted as Grace in Dead Reckoning, noted she spent over five years with the franchise, including extensive reshoots, describing it as both physically demanding and creatively rewarding.[7]
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