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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Breaks Franchise Records on Opening Day

The eighth and possibly final installment of the long-running series debuts with a franchise-best $8.3 million in previews and strong critical reception.

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Overview

  • The film earned $8.3 million in Thursday previews, setting a new record for the Mission: Impossible franchise.
  • Projected to exceed $70 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend, it is poised for the strongest opening in the series' history.
  • Critics have given the movie an 80% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, praising its high-stakes action and Tom Cruise's stunts, though some noted narrative complexity.
  • Preorders for home video formats, including Steelbook, 4K Blu-ray, and DVD, launched alongside the theatrical release, with release dates yet to be announced.
  • Billed as the final installment, the film closes Ethan Hunt's saga while leaving room for potential future franchise expansions.