“Mission: Impossible” is a renowned American action spy film series that began with the 1996 film starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Mission Force (IMF). The franchise, inspired by the 1966 television series of the same name, has expanded to include multiple sequels, each known for its thrilling action sequences and complex espionage plots.
The latest installment, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” is scheduled for release on May 23, 2025. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film sees Tom Cruise reprise his role as Ethan Hunt, joined by returning cast members such as Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg. New additions to the cast include Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, and Hannah Waddingham.
A teaser trailer for “The Final Reckoning” was released in November 2024, showcasing high-octane stunts, including scenes of Cruise hanging from a plane and underwater sequences. The film’s plot follows Ethan Hunt’s mission to recover a submarine carrying a dangerous artificial intelligence, with stakes that could signify the franchise’s conclusion.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming film, the Museum of Moving Image in New York is hosting an exhibition titled “Mission: Impossible—Story and Spectacle,” celebrating the franchise’s legacy. The exhibition is included with general museum admission and runs through April 18, 2025.
For a glimpse of what’s to come, here’s the official teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”: