Mission: Impossible 8 Revealed as The Final Reckoning: Trailer & Date

Tom Cruise officially announced the title of the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible series, now called Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, set to premiere on May 23, 2025. Alongside this reveal, the first trailer highlighted Cruise performing his iconic high-octane stunts, including a thrilling car chase and a dramatic plane scene. Angela Bassett will reprise her role as CIA Director Erika Sloane. Originally titled Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film underwent a title change following a delay due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

This film serves as a sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, where Ethan Hunt and his team faced an advanced AI. The film had a mixed box office performance, making $56.2 million domestically but reportedly losing $100 million, influenced by competition from the successful releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning was praised for its blend of humor and intense action, earning an 8/10 rating.

The film is set to be released on May 23, 2025.

The Mission: Impossible franchise, starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, has been a staple of action cinema since its inception in 1996. Known for its elaborate stunts, intricate plots, and thrilling espionage themes, each installment has raised the stakes, culminating in a narrative that explores themes of trust, sacrifice, and the impact of technological advancements on humanity, especially illustrated in the recent films’ dealings with AI.