Overview

• Guinness World Records awarded Cruise the title for most burning parachute jumps by an individual on June 5, 2025.
• The stunt was filmed in South Africa’s Drakensberg region after weeks of preparation under director Christopher McQuarrie.
• Cruise jumped from at least 7,500 feet with parachutes soaked in aviation fuel that burned for about three seconds before he cut them away and activated backups.
• For select takes he carried a 50-pound camera rig to capture in-air close-ups, reinforcing his commitment to authentic action.
• Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has grossed over $360 million worldwide and opened with a franchise-record $200 million debut.