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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Worldwide Box Office Update: Tom Cruise's acioner crawls towards USD 610 million global finish
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the eighth film in the action-packed franchise, landed in theaters on May 23, 2025. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, it stars Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Angela Bassett among others. Let's analyse the global collections of the film so far, in detail. The Final Reckoning Has Grossed USD 562 Million As Of June 29, 2025 As of June 29, 2025, The Final Reckoning has earned USD 562 million globally. The U.S. market has contributed USD 186 million, with international territories adding USD 376 million. It kicked off with a franchise-best USD 200 million over the four day Memorial Day weekend, topping Mission: Impossible - Fallout's opening. The film also set a series record with a USD 127 million debut across global markets and pulled in USD 31 million from IMAX screenings alone. Despite a crowded box office, including competition from Lilo & Stitch's massive run, it showed resilience every week to come this far. The Final Reckoning Seems To Be Ending Its Global Run In USD 610 Million Range Looking ahead, the film is projected to finish its theatrical run between USD 600 million and USD 620 million worldwide. This would surpass Dead Reckoning Part One's USD 571 million but fall well below Fallout 's USD 791 million, the franchise's top earner. The Collections And Lifetime Global Expectations Of The Final Reckoning Are As Under The Budget Of The Final Reckoning Is Not Allowing The Movie To Be Seen As A Solid Theatrical Win Despite its solid box office, The Final Reckoning's estimated USD 300 million plus production budget poses a challenge. To break even, it needed to gross at least USD 800 million, a target it's unlikely to meet. With its current USD 562 million total, the film faces a theatrical shortfall of atleast USD 200 million. While future revenue from streaming platforms, TV deals, and home media sales may ease the financial strain, the theatrical run alone won't recover costs. Despite The Underperformance Vis-à-Vis Budget, The Final Reckoning's Collections Prove That Tom Cruise Still Sells The film's thrilling action and fan support haven't fully translated to the financial success Paramount anticipated, highlighting the risks of massive budgets in today's unpredictable market. Still, its global draw proves that Tom Cruise still sells. The Final Reckoning In Theatres
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Director considered killing off Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible alter-ego
Christopher McQuarrie was tempted to kill off Ethan Hunt in the final Mission: Impossible movie. Although Tom Cruise's alter-ego ultimately survives, director McQuarrie admitted there was one moment during editing of the final movie in the spy franchise when he contemplated killing off Hunt for good. Speaking about Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the filmmaker told Empire magazine: 'Everything is on the table. There was a moment in the editing of the final sequence of the movie where Ethan goes spinning into that cloud bank where I thought, 'If you cut to his grave right now, you'd feel the sacrifice was sufficient. Wow, that's very, very effective.' 'The idea of a conclusion of a story being the death of that character… they are not one and the same. When you fully tie off the story, the story ceases to be. And that's not life. Stories go on, whether or not the movies do.' Not killing off Hunt also leaves the opportunity open to revisit the franchise in the future and McQuarrie would consider making a ninth movie. He said: 'Tom Cruise is a force of nature, and a very, very tricky one. I'd only do it if it was the movie I desperately wanted to make.' Meanwhile, Tom was recently awarded the Guinness World Record for 'most burning parachute jumps by an individual' for a stunt in The Final Reckoning. For the scene, Tom, 62, jumped out of a helicopter 16 times while strapped to a parachute pre-soaked in fuel and lit on fire. Guinness World Records editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said in a statement: 'Tom doesn't just play action heroes – he is an action hero! 'A large part of his success can be chalked up to his absolute focus on authenticity and pushing the boundaries of what a leading man can do. It's an honour to be able to recognise his utter fearlessness with this new Guinness World Records title.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning closes at ₹92 cr in India, misses franchise record by a margin
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has concluded its theatrical journey in India, collecting a final ₹92 crore net at the box office. After four weeks of strong earnings totaling ₹89.50 crore, the film added another ₹2.50 crore in the following days to complete its lifetime figure. With new releases now taking over screens, the film is expected to add little more to its total from here. Despite falling short of expectations, the film has emerged as the second-highest earner in the Mission: Impossible franchise in India, just behind Dead Reckoning Part One, which had closed at ₹105.50 crore in 2023. It was initially expected that The Final Reckoning would surpass this figure, but that milestone remained unmet. Strong opening followed by steady run amid competition The Final Reckoning opened with the franchise's best-ever day-one collection in India. In its first week, the film earned ₹49 crore, followed by ₹24.50 crore in week two. The third week brought in ₹11.25 crore, while week four added another ₹5 crore. The final ₹2.5 crore came in after that, bringing the total to ₹92 crore. Despite facing challenges from Bloodlines, Kesari 2, and Housefull 5, the film maintained a strong presence in urban markets, supported by Tom Cruise's draw and loyal franchise fans. Global numbers fall short of break-even point On the international front, The Final Reckoning is headed towards a USD 600–625 million finish, which is higher than Dead Reckoning Part One's global collection of USD 571 million. While this would typically be a healthy figure for a long-running franchise's eighth installment, the film had an estimated budget of USD 300 million, meaning it needed to reach around USD 800 million globally to break even through theatrical revenue alone. This shortfall suggests that the producers might not recover their investment from box office earnings alone, though future streaming and syndication deals are expected to help bridge the gap. Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Top Hollywood import in India this year Despite not meeting its highest projections, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning remains 2024's top-performing Hollywood film in India, surpassing other imports such as Final Destination: Bloodlines. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the movie features a cast including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, and Ving Rhames, and serves as the final chapter in Ethan Hunt's journey. Though it didn't reach the ₹125 crore mark, its ₹92 crore finish still marks a strong conclusion and further solidifies the franchise's popularity in India. The Mission: Impossible films have long been a staple for Indian audiences, and The Final Reckoning is expected to maintain momentum in the digital space as fans revisit the saga online.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Lifetime India Box Office: Tom Cruise completes his last task as actioner nets good Rs 92 crore in full run
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning has wrapped its theatrical run in India, netting a solid Rs 92 crore. After collecting Rs 89.50 crore net in 4 weeks, the Tom Cruise -led action thriller added Rs 2.50 crore in the days after, to take it to a very respectable final total. With exhibitors going all out on the new movies, there's not much M:I8 will be able to add from here. A Rs 92 crore net finish makes The Final Reckoning the second highest-grossing film in the Mission: Impossible franchise in India. It falls just behind Dead Reckoning Part One, which earned Rs 105.50 crore in 2023. The expectations for The Final Reckoning were to surpass Dead Reckoning's India numbers but that has not happened. The Final Reckoning Ends Its India Run With A Good But Slightly Underwhelming Rs 92 Crore Net In India The Final Reckoning took the biggest net start of the franchise in India on the opening day, and went on to collect Rs 49 crore in its first week. Week two saw a steady hold, earning Rs 24.50 crore. The third week added Rs 11.25 crore and then week 4 added Rs 5 crore. The final Rs 2.5 crore pushed the total to Rs 92 crore. The film faced stiff competition from Bloodlines, Kesari 2, and Housefull 5. Despite this, it held strong, especially in urban centers, driven by Tom Cruise's star power and the franchise's loyal fanbase. The Final Reckoning Looks To Under Perform Vis-à-Vis Expectations At The Global Box Office, Considering Its Astronomical Budget Globally, The Final Reckoning is heading toward a USD 600-625 million finish. This is higher than Dead Reckoning Part One's USD 571 million global total. It's a strong number for the eighth film in the 29-year-old franchise. However, with a USD 300 million budget, the movie needed atleast USD 800 million to break even theatrically. Falling short of this mark means producers may face losses from ticket sales. In the long run, streaming and TV syndication deals should help recover costs. Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning Continues To Be The Highest Grossing Hollywood Import In India This Year Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, The Final Reckoning also stars Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, and Ving Rhames. It marks the final chapter of Ethan Hunt's saga. While it didn't reach the expected Rs 125 crore in India, Rs 92 crore is a very respectable result. The movie continues to be the year's biggest Hollywood import in India, with the next best being Final Destination: Bloodlines. Mission: Impossible Is Among The Most Favourite Hollywood Franchises In India Mission: Impossible franchise remains a favorite in India, and this finale has left a mark. Fans will likely revisit it on streaming platforms, ensuring its legacy continues. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on Tom Cruise and his upcoming films.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Brad Pitt says yes to collaborating with Tom Cruise as long as his ‘ass' stays off airplanes; everything to know
What do you get when you put Hollywood's most ageless action star and its smoothest leading man in one movie? A fantasy many fans have been dreaming about since Interview with the Vampire (1994). And now, it just might happen if Tom Cruise can keep his feet on the ground. While promoting his upcoming Formula One movie F1 in Mexico, Brad Pitt was asked whether he'd consider reuniting with Cruise. His response? 'Well, I'm not gonna hang my ass off airplanes and shit like that,' he said with a laugh, referencing Cruise's now-iconic death-defying stunts. 'So when he does something again that's on the ground, [then yes],' he told E! News. Cruise has become known for raising the bar with each new Mission: Impossible movie, most recently The Final Reckoning, which has seen him skydiving, climbing cliffs, and hanging off airplanes. Meanwhile, Pitt's F1, directed by Top Gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, leans into high-octane thrills of its own. Kosinski once tried to bring Cruise and Pitt together for his version of Ford v Ferrari, but the studio reportedly didn't greenlight his budget. That project eventually went to James Mangold and starred Christian Bale and Matt Damon. In a recent interview, Kosinski didn't hold back when asked what it would've been like to direct Cruise in a film like F1: 'Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled,'** he said, before adding with a smile, 'But yeah... I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more.'
