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Tom Cruise Stuns Fans with BFI IMAX Rooftop Stunt Ahead of Cannes Premiere

The actor’s daring feat celebrates the upcoming release of 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' and his BFI Fellowship honor.

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First reaction of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning out.
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Overview

  • Tom Cruise performed a rooftop stunt on London’s BFI IMAX on May 11 to promote 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' confirmed to be his own performance without a stunt double.
  • The stunt coincided with Cruise’s receipt of the British Film Institute’s highest honor, the BFI Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to cinema.
  • The eighth installment of the franchise, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14 and release globally on May 23, 2025.
  • First reactions from press screenings praise the film’s breathtaking stunts and emotional depth but note critiques of its length and complex storytelling.
  • Fans and media have widely shared videos and photos of the rooftop stunt, highlighting Cruise’s legacy of performing real, high-risk stunts over CGI.