Tom Cruise is back, baby—and if the trailer is anything to go by, it’s bigger than ever.
For the uninitiated, the much-anticipated trailer for the next installment of the series, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, just dropped, and we can’t help but be in absolute awe! The legendary franchise has been one of the most loved all across the world, and its final chapter is all set to release on May 23, 2025. The recently released trailer doesn’t just tease a high-octane finale—but a power-packed end to what was three decades of explosive cinema.
Opening with the classic voiceover and that iconic theme, the trailer for the last Mission Impossible film follows Ethan Hunt, who is once again, and sadly for the one last time, racing against betrayal, saving the humanity. The villain for this installment happens to be the deadly AI known as “The Entity”—a force strong enough to reshape the world’s future, and not for good.
What follows is breathtaking chases through the streets of Cape Town, montages of exceptional tech and spyware, and boy, have we got ourselves a cocktail of chaos and cinematic glory like no other!
The trailer for this installment of Mission Impossible, also teases the reappearance of the Rabbit's Foot, the mysterious MacGuffin from Mission: Impossible III. Bringing back old nemesis, the resurgence of what Hunt thought he had dealt with, and unresolved threads woven throughout the trailer deepen the mystery around this installment, offering the long-time fans of the Mission Impossible series a nod to past adventures all while weaving it seamlessly into the storyline of the upcoming film.
Director Christopher McQuarrie, who is back in the game for what is his fourth consecutive Mission: Impossible film, continues to play with the epitome of charisma Tom Cruise is, and in the process, pushes cinematic boundaries. His collaboration with the megastar on the much-loved MI franchise has consistently delivered a solid blend of strong storytelling and adrenaline-fueled action sequences, and if the trailer is anything to go by, this new installment appears to uphold this tradition.
The production journey of this latest MI film has been as eventful as its plot. The filming locations for this instalment spanned the globe, from the serene and quiet Lake District in the UK to the stunning landscapes of Malta, South Africa, and Norway. Despite many challenges, including the SAG AFTRA strikes, the dedication of the makers of this MI film has resulted in a production that promises to be both visually stunning and narratively compelling.
Tom Cruise is known to play it big. Whether it is his ambitious stunts that he performs himself, or the massive budget ever since he has gotten into production, and the last installment in the Mission Impossible series is no different. The reported budget was close to $400 million, making The Final Reckoning one of the most expensive entries in the franchise. This substantial investment just highlights the makers’ commitment to delivering a cinematic experience that matches the high expectations of its global fanbase. And if the trailer is anything to go by, this summer is going to pack quite a punch!