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Paul Schrader Rips Mission: Impossible 7: 'Tiresome Claptrap'

Patricia Abaroa — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:47:00 GMT

While critical reception for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has been overwhelmingly positive, renowned writer and director Paul Schrader has a pretty poor opinion of the Tom Cruise film. Schrader, best known for his work on Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and American Gigolo, is known to share his opinions of films and television by way of his Facebook page, where he is very active. He's recently praised Oppenheimer (calling it "the best, most important film of this century"), called the American Gigolo remake a bad idea, and questioned the historical authenticity of Babylon. Now, he's set his eyes on the latest Mission: Impossible film. Schrader called the film "tiresome claptrap" and critiqued the film's writing: "There's no reason that AI, given the correct prompts, could not have written this script," he shared.

Christopher McQuarrie Knew Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Would Be 'Bigger and Longer' Than Fallout

Steven Thrash — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:55:45 GMT

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Christopher McQuarrie could have very well destroyed it in one. The director of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One reminisced about shooting the now iconic car chase sequence through the Italian city and on its fabled Spanish steps. And with the scope, breadth and attention to detail explored in Dead Reckoning Part One it’s not surprising to learn that McQuarrie always knew the sequel would dwarf its predecessor, Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Director Reveals Why Nicholas Hoult Was Replaced

Steven Thrash — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:50:23 GMT

X-Men alum Nicholas Hoult almost faced off against Tom Cruise on the big screen this summer. Despit Hoult's absence, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One still ended up with a very intriguing villain who matched wits with Ethan Hunt (Cruise). In fact, part of the reason The Entity’s servant Gabriel stood out in the movie was because of the performance provided by the actor portraying him, Esai Morales. However, if it hadn’t been for the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicholas Hoult would have played the antagonist in Mission: Impossible 7.

How Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Forces the Audience to Think Twice About Technology

Arthur Goyaz — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:31:24 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One reinvents a franchise that always relied heavily on technology with a straightforward critique. In the film, Ethan Hunt and his team go rogue once again in order to gather two valuable keys that, together, have the ability to alter the hierarchy of power on Earth. In a mission where no one can be trusted, characters both old and new try to get their hands on the keys first, including a dangerous figure from Ethan's past.

Mission: Impossible 7 Cut a Dangerous & ‘Very, Very Risky’ Stunt, Christopher McQuarrie Reveals

Mariah Starks — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:56:27 GMT

From free-falling from a C-17 plane to climbing the tallest building in the world in Dubai, the Mission: Impossible franchise is known for its gravity-defying stunts. These stunts are possible because of stunt logistical teams, practical effects, and computer-generated imaging. However, in the latest iteration of the franchise Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise, the star and producer of the film, desired the film’s stunts to be practical and not CGI.

4 Reasons Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is Underperforming

Kyle Kruske — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:24 GMT

Tom Cruise is widely thought to be one of the few remaining bankable movie stars in the world, and the Mission: Impossible franchise is one of the continuous cornerstones upon which his career is built. The Mission: Impossible series has always done fairly well at the box office, though it has never really exploded in the same way that a major franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe has. The largest grossing entry in the series is 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which opened with $61 million domestically and finished its worldwide run with $786 million.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’s Shea Whigham Had a Reason to Make Tom Cruise Run

Steven Thrash — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:35:26 GMT

Run, Tom. Run! In addition to doing his own stunt work, Tom Cruise famously sprints in a number of the films he makes. And in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the actor is churning those legs again as the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) agent, Ethan Hunt. Yes, Ethan has gone rogue once more, but this time it’s to find the cruciform key and hopefully use it to destroy The Entity. And newcomer Shea Whigham is hot on Hunt’s trail. The actor also has a reason for wanting his character to thwart Ethan's plans so badly.

Tom Cruise Wants to Continue Mission: Impossible, But Can (And Should) He?

Jessica Peerez — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:30:25 GMT

Tom Cruise reportedly does not want to bid goodbye to his action-packed Mission: Impossible days just yet. Talking to the Sydney Morning Herald in early July, the actor, now 61, said that he hoped to continue making more Mission: Impossible films, similarly to how actor Harrison Ford carried on making films for the Indiana Jones franchise until he was 80. Referring to Ford as a legend, Cruise said, "I've got 20 years to catch up with him... I hope to keep making Mission: Impossible films until I'm his age."

Mission: Impossible 7 Almost Featured De-aged Julia Roberts Alongside De-aged Tom Cruise

Jonathan Fuge — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:15:36 GMT

We already know that the opening sequence of recent action movie sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One almost included a de-aged Tom Cruise, but now director Christopher McQuarrie has also revealed that a de-aged Julia Roberts almost joined him. Appearing on the Empire Spoiler Special podcast, McQuarrie reveals that he wanted the effects wizard to turn back the clock on Roberts, taking her back to her Mystic Pizza days.

Tom Cruise & Paramount Boss Feuded Over Mission Impossible 7 & 8: "We Had To Hit Pause"

Shari Hirsch — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:40:32 GMT

As reported by ScreenRant, Paramount CEO Brian Robbins recently revealed the feud that happened between Tom Cruise and the studio regarding Mission: Impossible –Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two.

Is Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning a Box Office Success?

David Grove — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:01:25 GMT

After Tom Cruise had the biggest commercial success of his career with his last film, 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, which grossed nearly $1.5 billion at the worldwide box office, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that Cruise’s hot box office streak would continue with his latest film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the sequel to 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series, especially since the new film has received the best reviews of any movie in the long-running series.

Mission: Impossible: What's Next for the Franchise?

Suhaib Adeel — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:31:26 GMT

Since making its triumphant cinematic debut in 1996, the Mission: Impossible movie series has become a global sensation. Tom Cruise's mesmerizing portrayal of the mysterious superspy Ethan Hunt is expertly weaved throughout the film's pulse-pounding action sequences, skillfully crafted narratives, and riveting storytelling. Its ongoing appeal is demonstrated by the franchise, which presently boasts a startling total of seven blockbuster movies firmly established in its repertory.

Mission: Impossible 7 Falls Hard at the Box Office Against Barbenheimer

Maca Reynolds — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:43:47 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is suffering the Barbenheimer phenomenon. While the cinematic industry went through one of its best weekends in recent history thanks to the debut of Greta Gerwig's and Christopher Nolan's latest films, Paramount Pictures latest release has fall hard at the box office after a great opening.

Tom Cruise Reveals the Childhood Story That Proves He Was Made For Stunts

Steven Thrash — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:11:23 GMT

Had Tom Cruise missed his true calling as an actor, he’d have made an excellent stuntman in Tinseltown. Once again, the star of the Mission: Impossible franchise left it all on the Silver Screen in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. And Cruise admits his fascination with daredevil feats dates back to his childhood.

10 Movies to Watch If You Loved Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1

Rafa Boladeras — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:00:25 GMT

If you just left the cinema after watching Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, and are wondering what other films you could watch while waiting for Part 2, we got you covered. Here are 10 movies to watch If you loved Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1.

This Mission: Impossible Star Clearly Deserves Their Own Spin-Off

Gabe Lapalombella — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:00:23 GMT

The Mission: Impossible franchise has always been Tom Cruise’s baby. It was his creation that spawned a movement in 1996. The franchise had faced a weird tonal trajectory until Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol in 2011. Cruise maintained the “movie star” charisma, except he added a strong supporting cast around him. Additions like Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg became fan-favorite characters. It was not until Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation that the franchise changed once again.

Why Oppenheimer Has More IMAX Screenings Than Mission Impossible, Explained

Maxwell Ruscinski — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:30:20 GMT

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, starring Tom Cruise, who is fresh off the massive success of 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, are set to be two of the biggest blockbusters of this summer. However, since their release dates are so close to one another – Mission: Impossible 7 hit theaters on July 12, while Oppenheimer comes out on July 21 – the two movies have naturally been pitted against each other.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning's Train Sequence Was Originally Longer Than A Feature Length Movie

Anthony Lund — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:23:43 GMT

Everyone knows that Tom Cruise loves his stunts and action sequences to be epic in every sense of the word, but the original cut of the train sequence in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One was so long it had a runtime longer than many feature-length movies.

Simon Pegg Decodes Mission: Impossible 7's Modern and Cunning Villain

Ali Valle — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:20:19 GMT

At the New York premiere of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Simon Pegg, a stalwart of the Mission: Impossible series, delved into the birth of this film's intriguing nemesis: the Entity, a high-tech AI-driven adversary.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One: Breaking Down Every Hidden Easter Egg

Rory Piñata — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:30:20 GMT

Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt is one of the most famous master spies in Hollywood, second only to Sean Connery's James Bond, famous for his high-stakes adrenaline-pumping stunts which the iconic actor has been performing himself for nearly thirty years. And now he has completed the first part of his last impossible mission in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.

Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Every Spoiler in Tom Cruise's Action Epic

Rory Piñata — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:30:19 GMT

Tom Cruise's deadly and death-defying Ethan Hunt is one of the most famous superspies in the world, right next to Sean Connery's suave and sleek James Bond, and twenty-seven years later in this action-packed franchise, we've begun the end of this famous story with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part One.

Christopher McQuarrie Addresses the Tragic Demise of [SPOILER] in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning

Steven Thrash — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:18:55 GMT

Editor’s note: Warning! The following contains SPOILERS for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

Vanessa Kirby and Hayley Atwell Dish on the White Widow Face Sequence in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Steven Thrash — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:54:13 GMT

Editor’s note: Warning! The following contains spoilers for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning's Hayley Atwell Teases Major Arctic Sequence in Mission: Impossible 8

Jonathan Fuge — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:19:10 GMT

Hayley Atwell has teased a major action sequence in the Arctic in the Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One sequel, Dead Reckoning Part Two. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Atwell revealed that the icy sequence is something that has never been done on “this scale” before in the harsh surroundings of the Arctic. But as is the wont of the Mission: Impossible franchise, the cast and crew found a way.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One: How THAT Cliffhanger Ending Sets Up Part Two

Suhaib Adeel — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:30:20 GMT

Ethan Hunt returns in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, offering a thrilling adventure that not only stands on its own but also sets the ground for an explosive continuation in Dead Reckoning Part Two. Part One lays the groundwork for the riveting story that follows. The film, which stars Tom Cruise resuming his role as Ethan Hunt, introduces a fascinating new thief named Grace and reintroduces familiar names as Ethan and his crew hunt the Entity, an advanced AI software with frightening potential.

Mission: Impossible 7 Is Actually a Romantic Comedy

Maxwell Ruscinski — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:30:21 GMT

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has had a lot of love interests throughout seven Mission: Impossible movies. The character even got married in Mission: Impossible III.

How This Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Action Sequence Solidified Itself as the Best of All Time

Suhaib Adeel — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:30:20 GMT

The one element of the Mission: Impossible series that stands out above the rest in its huge tapestry of cleverly woven plots, ever-evolving ensemble, and subtle narrative turns is the mindbogglingly spectacular action sequences. These elaborately crafted extravaganzas have rapidly become the franchise's most seductive draw, seizing the collective imagination of fans everywhere in their magnetic embrace.

Mission: Impossible 7 Gets Accused of Plagiarizing Game Sequence by Uncharted 2’s Director

Ali Valle — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:13:57 GMT

Bruce Straley, one of the pivotal figures behind the 2009 PlayStation 3 sensation, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, recently accused the latest Mission: Impossible movie, Dead Reckoning Part One, of imitating a significant action sequence from the game.

How Esai Morales Received the Lead Villain Role in Mission: Impossible 7, Explained

David Grove — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:30:19 GMT

While Esai Morales and Tom Cruise had never worked together prior to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, they are nonetheless true contemporaries, as Cruise and Morales were both born in New York in 1962, approximately three months apart.

Mission: Impossible Star Henry Czerny Compares Working With Christopher McQuarrie and Brian De Palma

Steven Thrash — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:38:53 GMT

Actor Henry Czerny returns to the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) franchise as the cold and calculating Eugene Kittridge in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Like his co-star Tom Cruise, Czerny had the pleasure of working with both the original film’s director Brian De Palma (Carrie, Scarface, The Untouchables) back in 1996 and Dead Reckoning’s director Christopher McQuarrie (McQ) today. And it’s not shocking to learn that each of the creatives worked quite differently on set.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Eyes $240-Million Worldwide Weekend

Steven Thrash — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:35:33 GMT

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One isn’t making the same grandiose splash The Entity’s submarine did in the opening sequence of the movie. However, according to Deadline, the latest numbers show the new Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise team-up has a legitimate chance to reach $240 million worldwide. But it doesn't appear the sequel will hit Paramount Pictures' $90-million projection for the film’s five-day weekend domestically. Rather, it’s more likely that the new Mission: Impossible will take in about $78 million in the United States.

Mission: Impossible: Why This Is the Craziest Stunt Tom Cruise Has Ever Done

Suhaib Adeel — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:00:20 GMT

Few stuntmen in Hollywood can match the bravery and courage demonstrated by none other than the legendary Tom Cruise. His name echoes through the hallways of film, a symbol of unrelenting commitment to the profession as he bravely accomplishes death-defying acts that leave audiences speechless. Time and again, Cruise emerges as the epitome of pushing limits, smashing the bounds of what the Mission: Impossible franchise and its daring scenes are thought to be capable of.

Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan Inspired Pom Klementieff's Mission: Impossible Performance

Steven Thrash — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:09:35 GMT

Pom Klementieff’s character Paris isn’t to be trifled with in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. True, Klementieff might not have as much screentime as other newcomers like Hayley Atwell or Esai Morales in the new Mission: Impossible sequel, but she makes the most of it. She’s not a Guardian of the Galaxy anymore. No, Paris is trying to run roughshod over Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise). And two of Hollywood’s most well-known martial artists, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, inspired Klementieff's performance in the film.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Star Hayley Atwell Picks Her Side in the SAG-AFTRA Strike

Steven Thrash — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:30:19 GMT

Hayley Atwell voices her concerns for writers and actors. The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike continues, and the Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One co-star has clearly picked her side of the picket fence to stand on. And it’s not at all surprising that Atwell's allegiance lies with her fellow actors.

Hayley Atwell Takes Pride in Her Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Scars

Steven Thrash — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:20:56 GMT

Hayley Atwell chose to accept her mission and all the physicality that went with it. And the actor takes pride in the modest battle scars she received while filming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Atwell portrays the thief Grace in the film, but the actress is arguably best known for playing the love interest of Captain America, aka Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Tom Cruise Wouldn't Allow a Cliffhanger Ending for Mission: Impossible 7

Jeremy Dick — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:16:33 GMT

Even with a sequel on the way, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One was never intended to end with a major cliffhanger ending to tease the next installment. While not getting into specifics here, so as to avoid divulging spoilers, the ending was devised by star Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie to feel like a "satisfying" conclusion of the story, even if the door is left open to hint at what's to come in Dead Reckoning Part Two. In a new interview with Total Film, McQuarrie reveals how insistent Cruise had been that the Part One should not end with a typical cliffhanger that's usually found at the end of these kinds of two-part movies.

Mission: Impossible 7 Almost Opened With a De-aged Tom Cruise

Jonathan Fuge — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:38:31 GMT

Audiences were almost treated to (or should that by punished with?) the sight of a de-aged Tom Cruise in the opening sequence of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Speaking with GamesRadar+, director Christopher McQuarrie revealed plans for the Mission: Impossible to walk the same path as another recent sequel, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and begin with a de-aged version of its lead star.

How Tom Cruise Has Completely Redefined His Star Image

Brian Kirchgessner — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:00:18 GMT

In the current blockbuster era, it's argued that the age of the movie star has died out. Obviously, big-name actors will never not be present, but in a period in which attaching "Marvel," "DC," or "Star Wars" to your project is the quickest way to a big box office, it feels like the time in which an actor or actress could open a film to over $50 million on their name alone has passed. One of the few remaining exceptions to this rule, of course, is Tom Cruise, who, against all odds, remains every bit as iconic as ever five decades into his career.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Previews Cruise to $7 million

Steven Thrash — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:15:08 GMT

Much like its worldwide superstar Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is off and running at the box office. However, the summer of 2023 has been quite the inhospitable and volatile terrain for some of this year’s blockbuster films to traverse. But fans of the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) came out strong in support of Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie’s latest Mission: Impossible sequel to the tune of $7 million for its early screenings.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Ending, Explained

Gabe Lapalombella — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:31:18 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is making waves among audiences and critics. The film has already scored a rare 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it Tom Cruises' highest-rated movie. Being Part One, the film is left on a cliffhanger of Ethan’s adventure. Spoilers are ahead for Dead Reckoning Part One, with many questions in the air. Following the death of Ilsa at Gabriel’s hands, Ethan is going on a mission unlike any other. Can Ethan and his team stop the mysterious entity?

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Cast and Character Guide

Arthur Goyaz — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:18 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is the seventh movie of the franchise, gathering a star-studded cast made of faces both old and new. Under the threat of a global catastrophe, Ethan Hunt and his skilled IMF team are assigned to track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. Once again, anxiety-inducing espionage elements and lots of explosive action sequences add up to an immersive experience made especially for the big screen.

Tom Cruise Has Been Popping Up at Different Screenings of Mission: Impossible 7

Jeremy Dick — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:45:36 GMT

Many filmgoers venturing out to catch Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One on the big screen were surprised to see the film's star, Tom Cruise, randomly stepping into the theater. On social media, clips are going viral of Cruise making guest appearances in different theaters, apparently having embarked on a road trip to visit as many different locations showing the film as possible. Of course, Cruise has long been a champion of the theatrical experience, having been credited with "saving" the movie theater industry last year with Top Gun: Maverick, so perhaps he just wanted to thank the fans for their support in person.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning's Rotten Tomatoes Score Says This About Tom Cruise's Career

Suhaib Adeel — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:30:18 GMT

With the release of the latest episode in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise, the legendary Hollywood star, has achieved an astounding Rotten Tomatoes achievement. Dead Reckoning Part One has received rave reviews as the seventh installment approaches.

Will Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 Be the End of the Franchise?

Nikita Mahamana — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:55:18 GMT

It has been five years since the last Mission: Impossible film hit theaters, and audiences have eagerly been awaiting the return of Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is finally opening in theaters, and so far is getting rave reviews from critics, with it having the highest score of any film in the franchise on Rotten Tomatoes. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the film for many years, but it is finally arriving, yet as the title implies, this might be the beginning of the end.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Set for Record-Breaking Opening at Global Box Office

Jerry Mackenzie — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:41:59 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, the latest installment in the Mission: Impossible film franchise, is set to deliver a franchise-best opening at the global box office. This highly anticipated release serves as the first chapter of a two-part story. In the film, viewers will join Ethan Hunt, portrayed by Tom Cruise, and his skilled IMF team as they embark on their most dangerous mission yet. Tasked with locating a new weapon that poses a catastrophic threat to humanity, the stakes couldn't be higher. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, pushing Ethan to confront not only a mysterious and all-powerful enemy but also the haunting shadows of his own past.

Tom Cruise Is Dedicated to Making ‘Mass Entertainment,’ Is Not Concerned With Oscars

Jonathan Fuge — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:07:28 GMT

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is not concerned with winning awards or endearing the Academy, with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One director Christopher McQuarrie detailing the actor’s desire and dedication to making “mass entertainment.” Speaking with The Times, McQuarrie revealed details of his first meeting with Cruise, who made it clear that he is in the business of making quality movies for everyone.

Mission: Impossible 7 Gets Final Trailer Just Ahead of Premiere in Theaters

Jeremy Dick — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:16:25 GMT

The final trailer has been released for the action movie sequel Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. The first of a two-part story, the film is officially hitting theaters on Wednesday, July 12. The hype almost couldn't be any greater for the movie, which has debuted with a tremendous score of 99% at Rotten Tomatoes with its early reviews. To get your last sneak peek at what has become Tom Cruise's highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes before its release, you can watch the new trailer below.

Rebecca Ferguson Reveals the Real Reason She Wears an Eyepatch in Mission: Impossible 7

Jeremy Dick — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 22:35:19 GMT

The seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible movie series is days away from its release. Bringing back Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One also brings back other franchise favorites. That includes Rebecca Ferguson, who returns as Ilsa Faust for her third Mission: Impossible movie. Ferguson previously debuted as Ilsa in 2015's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and reprised her role in the 2018 sequel Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

How Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Trailers Show It Will Be The Most Action-Packed Yet

Sarah Brown — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:56:19 GMT

After the success of the Mission: Impossible television series that ended in the '70s, the movie franchise started with the release of the first Mission: Impossible in 1996. The film series stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, a top agent from the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). Hunt's job is to lead a team tasked with stopping a deadly enemy and preventing an impending global disaster. In the 27-year span of the franchise so far, these movies have seen many different cast members, directors, and writers. This has been one of the most successful film franchises over the last quarter-century.

Mission: Impossible 7 Rises as Tom Cruise's Highest-Rated Film on Rotten Tomatoes

Jeremy Dick — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:52:36 GMT

As more early reviews pour in for the new action sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, a new record has been set for Tom Cruise. Last year, Cruise had garnered great acclaim with Top Gun: Maverick, as the sequel had flown high with its immense success, scoring very high praise along with huge profits at the box office. Officially, the Top Gun sequel sits with a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, just one point shy of matching what was his highest-rated film on the site – Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which was the previous installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Released in 2018, that film was holding the record as the highest-rated film for Cruise on Rotten Tomatoes, landing at 97% Certified Fresh on the Tomatometer.

Cary Elwes Believes Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning 1 is the Biggest Action Blockbuster Ever

Stephanie Watel — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:02:13 GMT

There has been little reason so far not to get excited for the upcoming penultimate film in Tom Cruise's iconic Mission: Impossible cinematic franchise, Dead Reckoning - Part One. From stunts that yet again push the limits of filmmaking and, well, just human capability, to one of the most gripping character arcs in the action movie genre, the series has more than made its legacy within the industry. There's very little doubt that audiences will turn out in droves to see Ethan Hunt's story begin its epic conclusion, and many of the actors given the chance to be a part of it have not been shy about giving the film the respect it deserves. One of them is series newcomer Cary Elwes, and during an interview with Collider at the red carpet premiere in Rome, Italy, the actor had nothing but praise, calling the movie the biggest action blockbuster in history.

Hayley Atwell Talks Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Character and Working With Tom Cruise

Shari Hirsch — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:32:29 GMT

During a recent interview with ScreenRant, star Hayley Atwell discussed her Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One character Grace and revealed what it's like to work with Tom Cruise. The newest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise follows Cruise's Ethan Hunt and the IMF team as they attempt to track down a deadly technological weapon.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Debuts With Near-Perfect Score at Rotten Tomatoes

Jeremy Dick — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:25:08 GMT

The new action sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is a hit with the critics. Set to premiere in theaters on July 12, the film's early reviews are coming in from critics at Rotten Tomatoes, and the movie has debuted with a near-perfect score. As of this writing, it's opened at 98% fresh based on 87 reviews, with just two of them labeling the film as "rotten." Some reviews have given the sequel especially high praise with some even saying this might be the best installment of the series.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Blockbuster Action Overcomes Long Runtime

Julian Roman — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:49:36 GMT

Tom Cruise battles terrorists, arms dealers, and a ruthless AI in an action-packed but long and somewhat predictable sequel. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One doesn't reach the helicopter-swerving heights of the superb last installment. This time around we get submarine warfare, Venice, and unstoppable train settings with a lot of running around in between. The IMF team faces their greatest challenge with an adversary that can literally calculate every move. It gets a bit exhausting. The lack of surprises and several questionable plot holes are detrimental, but Cruise is a guaranteed commodity in delivering blockbuster popcorn cinema.

Why AI Is Becoming the Villain in Action Movies

Maxwell Ruscinski — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:30:19 GMT

Upcoming movies such as Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, The Creator, and Heart of Stone all have one major similarity. In all three big-budget action movies, artificial intelligence is portrayed as the villain.

Mission: Impossible 7 Clip Goes Behind the Scenes of Tom Cruise's Speedflying Stunt

Jeremy Dick — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:07:13 GMT

Speedflying might be one of the world's most dangerous sports... and that only makes it more enticing for Tom Cruise. Well-known for his insistence on performing dangerous stunts himself in his action films, Cruise is back at it with his newest movie, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The film features a scene with Cruise's character speedflying, which sees him traversing down a mountainside in a parachute at a very high speed with his legs dangerously close to hitting the ground. A new featurette, which you can watch below, features Cruise along with director Christopher McQuarrie and other crew members discussing how they're going to most effectively pull off the scene.

Tom Cruise Does the Barbie & Oppenheimer Double Bill

Jonathan Fuge — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:41:28 GMT

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has just partaken in the sort of cinematic double bill that only comes around every once in a while, with the actor doing the much-discussed double bill of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Taking to social media, Cruise revealed that, despite the summer season box office and IMAX battle between Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Cruise’s own Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the action star could not resist the one-two punch of Gerwig and Nolan.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Set To Score Franchise Best Opening Weekend

Anthony Lund — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:40:50 GMT

Tom Cruise became the savior of the box office in 2022 thanks to the mighty Top Gun: Maverick beating all expectations to become the biggest movie of the summer. Now Cruise could be about to do it again with his latest outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. According to the numbers, the seventh movie in the Mission: Impossible franchise is set to have the biggest opening of series.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Director Reveals Why It Was Split into Two Parts

Jerry Mackenzie — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:44:29 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, took shape as a two-part film due to the director's vision of a more expansive and emotionally layered story. With Dead Reckoning Part One, McQuarrie sought to delve deeper into the world of Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, pushing them to face their most dangerous mission to date. Their objective is to prevent a catastrophic weapon from falling into the wrong hands. As the team races against time, they are confronted not only by external threats but also by haunting forces from Ethan's past. This internal struggle adds a heightened level of tension and raises the stakes, forcing Ethan to confront the true value of his mission in the face of sacrificing those closest to him.

Tom Cruise Refused to Kick Pom Klementieff for Real on Mission: Impossible 7 Set – Despite Her Insistence

Jeremy Dick — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:54:27 GMT

While Tom Cruise is willing to risk his own safety by performing all kinds of death-defying stunts for his films, harming a co-star is a line he's not willing to cross. In the upcoming sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Cruise's Ethan Hunt is faced with a new adversary portrayed by Pom Klementieff. Things get physical between the characters, evidently involving a kick to the gut at one point. But while Klementieff practically begged for Cruise to legitimately kick her for the sake of making their scene look better, her request was firmly denied.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Director Explains Why AI Had to Be the Villain

Jonathan Fuge — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:18:16 GMT

Next month’s action sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will find Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt facing a villain the likes of which he has never faced before... artificial intelligence. Speaking with Collider, returning director Christopher McQuarrie explained why he felt that the threat of AI would make the perfect bad guy in the latest installment, with the filmmaker and Cruise calling out AI long before it started making real-world headlines.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two Does Not Have an Ending Yet, Director Reveals

Jonathan Fuge — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:45:13 GMT

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One director Christopher McQuarrie does not yet know how the sequel, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, will end. Speaking with Collider, McQuarrie revealed that, much like lead actor Tom Cruise, he too apparently likes to live on the edge, with the filmmaker still figuring out how exactly both Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Part Two will bring the two-parter to what’s sure to be an explosive conclusion.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning 2 Will Turn up the Action Dial Even Further, Simon Pegg Declares

Jonathan Fuge — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:11:58 GMT

While we await the release of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, star Simon Pegg has teased what audiences can expect from further follow-up Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two. Speaking with Comicbook.com, Pegg played it coy over whether his character, Benji Dunn, survives the upcoming installment, before declaring that Dead Reckoning Part Two will turn the action dial up even more than its predecessor.

Why Tom Cruise Keeps Risking His Life for Dangerous Stunts

Maca Reynolds — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:08:41 GMT

Tom Cruise is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. But he hasn't earned that title just for his successful movies or great performances, but also for being one of the few actors who do his own stunts, risking his physical integrity along the way.

Mission Impossible 7 Cast Fear for Tom Cruise's Safety in Risky Stunts

Jerry Mackenzie — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:26:08 GMT

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One brings exhilarating stunts to the screen, with Tom Cruise leading the way in defying limits. His fearless approach to his craft leaves his co-stars, including Simon Pegg, concerned for his safety. One particular stunt involves Cruise's leap from a helicopter, followed by skillfully deploying a parachute for a safe landing, and then embarking on a high-speed motorcycle ride. The level of danger escalates as Cruise propels himself off a ramp near a cliff, abandoning the motorcycle to engage in a free-falling base jump. This daredevil nature of Cruise's stunts adds an extra layer of intensity to the film.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One First Reactions Are In - and Tom Cruise Is Set For Another Huge Winner

Anthony Lund — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:56:31 GMT

Monday night saw the first reactions to the long awaited return of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt arrive following the premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. General audiences still have a few weeks to wait to see Cruise’s action hero back on the big screen with some mind-busting stunts and a deep, dark story to boot. While many film franchises have delivered everything they possibly can by the time a sixth or seventh movie is added to the franchise, this particular one has very much made it a Mission: Possible to not see diminishing returns as the story continues on.

Christopher McQuarrie Says Mission: Impossible Series Won't End With Dead Reckoning

Jeremy Dick — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 22:49:15 GMT

Perhaps Tom Cruise is just having way too much fun with the wild stunts created for the Mission: Impossible movies, as the franchise is not set to conclude anytime soon. As Ethan Hunt, Cruise returns in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible movie series. It's part one of a two-part story, as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two is also scheduled to hit theaters next year.

IMAX's CEO Discusses Battle Between Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission Impossible

Stephanie Watel — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:42:55 GMT

This year's summer lineup of blockbuster films is proving to be one of the strongest in the past few years, with Greta Gerwig's Barbie, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, and Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One all set to blow up theaters next month.

Mission: Impossible 7 BTS Featurette Teases Major Chase Sequence for Tom Cruise & Hayley Atwell

Jonathan Fuge — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:12:59 GMT

A new featurette takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming action movie sequel, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, teasing the white-knuckle action sequences that will be on display when Tom Cruise risks his life all over again for our entertainment. Released courtesy of Fandango, this latest look at Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has arrived as tickets go on sale, with the sequel due to land in theaters next month. Check out the backstage look at Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One below.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Character Posters Put the Focus on the Heroes & Villains

Jonathan Fuge — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:06:43 GMT

A new batch of character posters put the spotlight on both the main players and the supporting cast in the upcoming action movie sequel, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Released courtesy of Paramount Pictures, the new posters find the likes of Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, and newcomer Hayley Atwell standing front-and-center as they ready themselves to once again save the world from an apocalyptic threat. You can check out the new Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One posters below...

Mission: Impossible 7 Teaser Finds Tom Cruise Risking His Life Wherever & Whenever He Can

Jonathan Fuge — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:33:15 GMT

Everything is on the line for Tom Cruise as he reprises the role of the unstoppable action hero Ethan Hunt in the latest teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Released courtesy of the official Mission: Impossible Twitter account, the new footage finds Hunt and his team running from, well, everybody as he once again risks his life in car chases, fist fights, and, of course, driving off a cliff. Check out the new teaser for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One below.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Epic Runtime Revealed

Jonathan Fuge — Fri, 26 May 2023 11:39:47 GMT

The latest impossible mission undertaken by Tom Cruise and his crew is all set to be the most epic yet as the runtime for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has been confirmed to be a bladder-testing two hours and 36 minutes. And that’s without the credits. Revealed courtesy of IGN, this runtime makes Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One the longest of the franchise so far, and should give Cruise plenty of time to risk his life for our entertainment.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One: What to Expect From the Film

Hanumanth — Fri, 19 May 2023 18:31:21 GMT

Mission: Impossible is the kind of franchise that draws in new viewers every time they hear about it, not just because of the high-octane action but also because it evolves with each iteration. Mission: Impossible - Fallout brought forth the franchise's best action, matching the Ghost Protocol's grandeur by introducing Henry Cavill in an intriguing role. However, the forthcoming film, the seventh installment in the franchise, appears to feature a more convoluted plot and never-before-seen action than any of its predecessors.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Trailer Breakdown

Hanumanth — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:31:18 GMT

Tom Cruise's everlasting attempts to shatter bones by jumping off cliffs and continuously running with style to save the day make Mission: Impossible the greatest action franchise in the world. The films in the series have constantly been reinventing themselves and upping the ante with each installment while maintaining hallmark moments such as face masks to fool the bad guys or uncovering spies within the organization.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Will Explore The Unknown Side of Ethan Hunt's Past

Jerry Mackenzie — Thu, 18 May 2023 10:57:26 GMT

Ethan Hunt, portrayed by Tom Cruise, is a legendary figure in the realm of action heroes. However, the details of his life leading up to the events depicted in the first Mission: Impossible film remain shrouded in mystery. That enigmatic chapter of Ethan's past is about to be unveiled in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. A new character from Ethan's previous experiences will play a pivotal role in uncovering his backstory, allowing audiences to gain deeper insight into his journey. Although Nicholas Hoult was originally slated for this character, scheduling conflicts necessitated the casting of Esai Morales, which subsequently led to alterations in the character's development to suit the actor's portrayal.

Mission: Impossible 7 Trailer & Poster Tease the Tom Cruise Action Spectacle

Jonathan Fuge — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:08:23 GMT

We finally have a new look at the upcoming action movie epic, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, courtesy of an action-packed trailer and brand-new poster. Released courtesy of Paramount Pictures, the newly released trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One reveals a little more of what this year’s adventure has in store for Tom Cruise as unstoppable secret agent Ethan Hunt. Check out the new trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One below.

Tom Cruise Was Desperate to Drive a Motorcycle off a Cliff in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning

Jonathan Fuge — Fri, 12 May 2023 09:02:24 GMT

Director Christopher McQuarrie has revealed how eager action hero Tom Cruise was to drive off a cliff in the latest Mission: Impossible outing, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Speaking with EW, the filmmaker not only says how much Cruise yearned for this death-defying stunt, but he also revealed how he himself was equally desperate to destroy a train.

Mission: Impossible Director Says He Wouldn’t Have Done The Movie’s Stunts If He Knew How Hard They Would Be

Anthony Lund — Thu, 11 May 2023 21:46:46 GMT

After working with Tom Cruise on two previous Mission: Impossible movies, you would think that director Christopher McQuarrie would know what to expect by now from the action-packed franchise and its ever-youthful star. However while discussing the latest movie in the series with Empire magazine, McQuarrie revealed that the challenges of pulling off some of the epic stunts almost make him wish he had not started the whole thing at all.

Tom Cruise COVID Rant Defended By Mission: Impossible 7 Director Christopher McQuarrie

Jonathan Fuge — Thu, 11 May 2023 10:55:28 GMT

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One director Christopher McQuarrie has defended Tom Cruise’s infamous tirade on the set of the action sequel back in 2020. Now, speaking with EW, McQuarrie has described it as a “very uncertain time” and is glad that people “understood the intention” behind the major telling off.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Officially Wraps Filming

Jeremy Dick — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:43:29 GMT

That's a wrap on the seventh Mission: Impossible movie, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Taking to Instagram, director Christopher McQuarrie shared an image from the set of what looks to be a camera recording a shot of a tape recorder on a desk. That is apparently the very last shot needed for the film, as McQuarrie notes in the caption that the project is now officially wrapped. He takes the time to thank those involved with the high-budget, lengthy production while using the hashtag #Part2Awaits to tease how interested he is to get started on the next one.

Pom Klementieff’s Villain and More Teased in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Images

Shari Hirsch — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:32:11 GMT

Entertainment Weekly is giving Mission: Impossible fans the first look at new images from the franchise's upcoming installment, including the first images of Pom Klementieff's enigmatic villain. As noted by EW, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has seen its fair share of roadblocks as a result of the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic-related shutdowns, writer and director Christopher McQuarrie (who also directed 2015's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and 2018's Mission: Impossible – Fallout) was working on the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise when the virus hit.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two Brings Back Iconic Character from First Film

Jerry Mackenzie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:06:16 GMT

The highly anticipated continuation of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, is set to deliver a riveting, action-packed cinematic experience for audiences worldwide. With Tom Cruise reprising his role as the fearless Ethan Hunt, viewers can expect a whirlwind of death-defying stunts, breathtaking locales, and high-octane action as the team embarks on another mission to save the planet from catastrophe. The first part of the finale is set to land in theaters this summer and will feature many of the beloved characters from the franchise.

Mission: Impossible 7 Test Screening Reactions Praise Tom Cruise, But Sequel Still Too Long

Jonathan Fuge — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:50:47 GMT

The highly anticipated action movie sequel, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, has now started test screening, with Paramount higher up revealing that audiences have been heaping praise on Tom Cruise and the action sequences, but felt that the movie is too long. During a recent panel at the 2023 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, & Telecom Conference, the President of Paramount Global, Bob Bakish, revealed what the feedback has been so far for the seventh outing in the long-running Mission: Impossible franchise.

Tom Cruise is Upping the Ante With 'The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History'

Trey Nissley — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:15:15 GMT

Tom Cruise is certainly no stranger to doing his own stunts in the action movies that he's in, especially when it comes to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Whether he's skydiving hundreds of times, flying his own helicopter, scaling the largest building in the world, jumping between buildings, or hanging off the edge of a plane, Tom Cruise's fearless attitude is always pushing the limits of stunt work to the next level.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Behind-the-Scenes Clip Finds Tom Cruise Performing Biggest Stunt in Cinema History

Jonathan Fuge — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:13:22 GMT

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is at it again, risking life and limb for the sake of cinematic entertainment. Released via Twitter, this lengthy look backstage at Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One offers a detailed inspection of what it takes to throw Cruise out of planes and off the sides of mountains. All activities that the actor seems to absolutely love doing. It’s possible that he loves them too much, in fact. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage from Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One below.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Sneak Peek Hits IMAX Theaters This Weekend

Stephanie Watel — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:37:51 GMT

Those eager to see more on Tom Cruise's latest installment in his ongoing Mission Impossible franchise won't have to wait much longer. Just today on the official Twitter page, a clip teasing behind-the-scenes footage on the set of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One was posted, showing Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie standing near the edge of a massive ramp overlooking a very scenic and very deep valley. Undoubtedly for yet another of Cruise's renowned fearless stunts, audiences will be able to see more starting Thursday, December 15th, ahead of IMAX screenings of James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Director Discusses the Title & What it Means for Ethan Hunt

Jonathan Fuge — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:13:16 GMT

Writer and director Christopher McQuarrie has offered further insight into the meaning behind the upcoming Mission: Impossible 7’s (rather lengthy) title, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Speaking with Empire, McQuarrie revealed where the admittedly excellent-sounding phrase “Dead Reckoning” came from, and what it means for Ethan Hunt and his crew.

Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 8 Shoot Halts Filming - For a Flock of Sheep!

Anthony Lund — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 02:07:04 GMT

Tom Cruise has been discovering the perils of filming in the Lake District while shooting for his upcoming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two. After seeing a number of filming delays on the first part of his two part Mission: Impossible story due to Covid, the latest production was recently forced to shut down for a short while for a much more humorous reason; an invasion of sheep.

Tom Cruise Surprises Couple While Filming Mission: Impossible 7 Stunts

Anthony Lund — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:04:15 GMT

Tom Cruise has been making a number of surprise appearances in the U.K. while filming Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, and most recently he was seen out and about in the Lake District where he was performing a helicopter stunt. Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 will allegedly bring Tom Cruise’s franchise to a close, although that is something that has already been disputed by director Christopher McQuarrie, but one thing for certain is that if it is Cruise’s swan song as Ethan Hunt, he is going out with a bang.

Tom Cruise Films Terrifying Aerial Stunt for Mission: Impossible 7

Jonathan Fuge — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:15:32 GMT

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is once again risking his life in the name of our entertainment, with the actor filming an intensely white-knuckle aerial stunt atop an airplane for the upcoming action sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The clip finds Cruise standing on the plane as casually as any ordinary mortal would stand on the ground before wishing audiences a great summer and saying, “see you at the movies.” You can check out the clip below.

Hayley Atwell Shows Tom Cruise Isn’t the Only One Training Hard for Mission: Impossible 7

Anthony Lund — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:51:00 GMT

When it comes to Mission: Impossible stunts, Tom Cruise is well known for giving his all to making the movie’s action sequences come to life. However recently Hayley Atwell shared a video of her own intense training for her role in Mission: Impossible 7 – Dead Reckoning Part 1, and it is every bit as scary as her co-star’s stunts. Atwell joins Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg who all reprise their roles in the franchise as they this time take on Esau Morales as the film’s bad guy.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Director Explains the Meaning Behind the Ominous Title

Jonathan Fuge — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:12:36 GMT

Director Christopher McQuarrie has explained the meaning behind the title for the upcoming seventh installment in the action franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, revealing that the ominous subtitle refers to all the characters – not just Ethan Hunt. Speaking with the Light the Fuse Podcast, McQuarrie revealed his thinking behind the Dead Reckoning title, and how it helped shape what are expected to be the final two parts of Ethan Hunt’s story.

Simon Pegg Shares His Praise for Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Calls it 'Utterly Spectacular'

David Christopherson — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:29:38 GMT

Simon Pegg has appeared in four different Mission: Impossible films, starting in 2006 with Mission Impossible: III. It's been 16 years since his debut as Benji Dunn, and the actor still shares a strong love for the franchise. According to the RottenTomatoes score, the films have continued to improve with each installment following the second entry. The final two movies, Dead Reckoning Part One and Two were expected to be the last two Mission: Impossible entries with Tom Cruise; however, that's not confirmed just yet. Nevertheless, the cast and crew are treating the two-parter as a grand send-off, bringing the franchise to new heights.

Mission: Impossible Director Casts Doubt Over Tom Cruise's Franchise Departure

Anthony Lund — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:21:26 GMT

For some time now it has been known that Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 were to be the swansong of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt. At least that is what everyone thought, but now director Christopher McQuarrie has cast doubt on the next round of Mission: Impossible movies being the end of Cruise’s run in the franchise. While there have been plenty of hints about the fate of Hunt in the new movies including reports to that effect earlier this year, it appears that it may not be the case. Speaking to Light The Fuse podcast, McQuarrie explained:

Mindhunter's Holt McCallany Joins Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible 8

Jeremy Dick — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:40:30 GMT

Veteran actor Holt McCallany will play a key role in Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two. The eighth film of the long-running action movie series featuring Tom Cruise as superspy Ethan Hunt, the upcoming film is currently in the works at Paramount with plans for a theatrical release in 2024 following next year's release of Dead Reckoning Part One. Per Deadline, McCallany makes his debut in the franchise with his casting as Secretary of Defense Bernstein.

Tom Cruise Once Again Risks His Life in Latest Look at Mission: Impossible 7

Jonathan Fuge — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:07:48 GMT

Real-life action man Tom Cruise does what he does best, putting his life at risk, in the latest look at Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Director Christopher McQuarrie took to Twitter to celebrate Cruise turning 60 years old, sharing an image of the death-defying actor hanging from a biplane mid-flight. Oh, and if that were not already enough to get his adrenaline pumping, the plane is also flying upside down.

Hayley Atwell Reveals Details of Her Role in Mission: Impossible 7

Jonathan Fuge — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:05:52 GMT

Agent Carter star Hayley Atwell will once again demonstrate her affinity for action, joining the likes of Tom Cruise in the upcoming sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. While there is a lot of mystery surrounding both the plot of the action movie follow-up, and Hayley Atwell’s character, Grace, the actress has now revealed some insight into both while speaking at a Q&A at Awesome Con.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One: Everything We Know So Far

Adam Brown — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:19:57 GMT

Agent Ethan Hunt is coming back to our screens, ready to solve more international cases with the Impossible Missions Force. Paramount will release Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, the seventh installment of the spy thriller franchise, in theaters next summer.

Tom Cruise Reveals Mission: Impossible 7 Title and Trailer at CinemaCon

Mudit Chhikara — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:14 GMT

Tom Cruise’s final two outings as superspy Ethan Hunt, Mission: Impossible 7 and 8, will be called Dead Reckoning – Part One and Two, respectively. The titles were announced during Paramount’s CinemaCon 2022 presentation, along with the first look at Mission Impossible 7. The film will hit the screens next summer, almost two years after its planned July 2021 release date. The final film, Dead Reckoning - Part Two, is currently under production and will come out in 2024, thus concluding the beloved franchise.

Mission: Impossible 7 Will Reportedly Have a Cliffhanger Ending

Anthony Lund — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:28:22 GMT

It looks like as well as filming almost back to back, Tom Cruise’s final Mission: Impossible movies will be like two chapters of one story, with Mission: Impossible 7 reportedly set to end on a massive cliffhanger that will leave fans waiting a whole year to be resolved in Mission: Impossible 8. The final two movies in the long-running action franchise have seen a number of delays due to the Covid pandemic, and for that reason found their release date slipping back to 2023 and 2024 respectively.