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Tom Cruise Breaks Guinness Record With 16 Flaming Parachute Jumps

He performed each drop solo during filming of The Final Reckoning, showcasing his dedication to real stunts

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Overview

  • Tom Cruise completed 16 parachute jumps engulfed in flames during Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, earning an official Guinness World Record.
  • Guinness World Records director Craig Glenday highlighted Cruise’s focus on authenticity and willingness to push human limits as key to the feat.
  • Cruise undertook all fiery jumps without stunt doubles and accepted just 10 seconds before the flames could pose serious danger.
  • The film opened over Memorial Day weekend to a $200 million domestic debut, marking the franchise’s biggest-ever opening.
  • In a message after the release, Cruise thanked directors, artists, crew members, and studio teams at Paramount Pictures and Skydance for their unwavering support.