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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Hits $508 Million and Sets Stage for Franchise Future

Director Christopher McQuarrie’s decision to contain the rogue AI underpins the open-ended finale after a $508 million global haul.

Cruise Mcquarrie Mission 8
The infamous torture scene from Casino Royale - 2006
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Overview

  • The film has grossed $508.1 million worldwide, with $167.6 million in North America and $340.5 million internationally.
  • It is projected to finish its North American run with between $190 million and $210 million in ticket sales.
  • The domestic total of $167.6 million surpasses Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale record of $167.3 million.
  • McQuarrie considered killing Ethan Hunt during editing but chose to keep him alive to preserve the possibility of future sequels.
  • The rogue AI “Entity” is contained rather than destroyed, reflecting the director’s commentary on AI inevitability and paving the way for potential new leads.