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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Premieres at Cannes to Standing Ovation

The eighth installment of the action franchise dazzles with stunts and spectacle but faces mixed early reviews for its pacing and complexity.

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Overview

  • The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, receiving a 7½-minute standing ovation from the audience.
  • Critics have praised the movie's breathtaking stunts, including underwater and aerial sequences, as franchise highlights.
  • Some reviews noted the nearly three-hour runtime and criticized the film's dense plot and extended exposition.
  • Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, leading the IMF team in a mission to stop a rogue AI, 'The Entity.'
  • The movie is set for global theatrical release starting May 21, with a U.S. debut on May 23.