Overview

• Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt in what is marketed as the final chapter of the nearly 30-year-old franchise.
• The film premiered at Cannes with a live orchestral performance of the iconic theme, signaling a high-profile send-off for the series.
• Hunt and his team pursue a key to disable a rogue AI called the Entity, with global powers vying for control in a story of escalating stakes.
• Real-world stunts, including a high-speed biplane duel, continue to define the franchise’s commitment to practical effects over CGI.
• Director Christopher McQuarrie and Cruise hint at possibilities for future installments, leaving fans questioning whether this is truly the end.