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Tom Cruise Unveils Record-Breaking Underwater Stunt in Upcoming 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'

The eighth and possibly final installment of the franchise, releasing May 23, features a groundbreaking underwater sequence developed with innovative safety protocols.

Tom Cruise held onto the side of an aeroplane in Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation.
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Overview

  • Tom Cruise has promised an underwater action sequence in 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' that he describes as "unlike any other," following 40 years of studying underwater stunts.
  • The film’s underwater scenes were meticulously planned with diving experts and new communication techniques to ensure safety and realism during filming.
  • Simon Pegg, Cruise’s long-time co-star, highlighted the actor’s dedication to performing his own stunts, including past feats like scaling the Burj Khalifa and a motorcycle cliff jump.
  • Director Christopher McQuarrie revealed that early screenings of the underwater sequence left viewers breathless, underscoring the intensity of the scene.
  • The Final Reckoning, releasing May 23, is marketed as the culmination of the nearly 30-year 'Mission: Impossible' saga, with Cruise reprising his iconic role as Ethan Hunt.