‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Trailer: Angela Bassett Returns, Tom Cruise’s Double-Plane Stunt and More – 9 Highlights of Ethan Hunt’s Possibly Last Adventure To Save the World

So they dropped the 'Part 2', didn't they? Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One premiered in theatres on July 12, 2023, earning positive reviews. However, due to the Barbenheimer effect (the box office clash between Barbie and Oppenheimer) the following week, Tom Cruise’s action thriller was overshadowed and underperformed, grossing USD 570.6 million globally on a budget of USD 291 million. Now, the sequel arrives with a new title, dropping 'Part 2' and being renamed Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Smart move? ‘Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Trailer: Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt Must Save His Friends and the Fate of the World in Christopher McQuarrie’s Film.

Possibly Cruise's final outing as IMF's rogue agent Ethan Hunt (though in Hollywood, never say never - just ask Hugh Jackman or Robert Downey Jr), Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is directed by a returning Christopher McQuarrie, with a screenplay written by him and Erik Jendresen. The first trailer, released on November 11, features glimpses of thrilling action scenes, including Cruise's latest mid-air stunt. The trailer's tone, however, leans more dramatic, with Ethan Hunt urging his allies—and likely the audience—to trust him one last time. We trust you, Ethan. Let the spectacle begin.

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What are the notable highlights of the new Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning trailer? Here are seven observations from the promo:

1. The Culmination of All MI Movies

While Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is a sequel to Dead Reckoning Part One, the trailer features scenes from earlier MI films, signalling this as the grand conclusion to Ethan Hunt’s cinematic saga. The tagline says it all: 'Our Lives are the Sum of Our Choices.'

2. Ethan Hunt Runs… A Lot

The trailer showcases Ethan Hunt doing what he does best—running, and in multiple locations. As much as we love seeing him sprint, an occasional Uber wouldn’t hurt him. Unless he is driving it, of course...

3. Ethan Hunt Moved On from Ilsa Faust Pretty Fast

In Rogue Nation, Fallout, and even Dead Reckoning, Ethan Hunt’s romantic tension with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) was palpable. However, in Dead Reckoning, Hunt meets Grace (Hayley Atwell), and their chemistry is evident. While Ilsa’s convenient death in the last film seems to have cleared the way for a potential new romance for Hunt, the trailer hints at a connection between Hunt and Grace, including a life-saving kiss. While Hunt’s charm with the ladies is undeniable, we hope he remembers Ilsa in this final chapter. Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Movie Review: Tom Cruise Fights AI in This Breathtaking and High-Octane Actioner.

4. Angela Bassett’s Return

The MI franchise has featured numerous notable actors, making it tough to track who’s returning and who's not (remember Michelle Monaghan, Jeremy Renner, Alec Baldwin?). Angela Bassett is back as Erika Sloane, the CIA Director from Fallout. Whether she holds the same title or has been promoted remains to be seen. Also, who is she mourning in the above scene?

5. The Submarine Setpiece

Dead Reckoning Part One hinted that Ethan Hunt would revisit the doomed submarine from the movie’s opening. The trailer suggests a major action sequence on a submarine, possibly different from the initial one, with Hunt in a near-death underwater scene, which reminds us...

6. Ethan Hunt Goes Shirtless Again

Hunt isn’t new to shirtless scenes, providing Cruise with opportunities to flaunt his impressive physique. This time, he appears to shed his clothes (perhaps to combat hypothermia) during a fight with an assassin.

7. Paris Joins Hunt’s Team

Paris, who opposed Hunt in Dead Reckoning Part One before being saved by him, is now on his side. It’s fun to see Pom Klementieff join the rebel crew. What say, Mantis?

8. Degas Also Joins Hunt

Alongside Grace, Degas (Greg Tarzan Davis) was a minor obstacle for Hunt in Dead Reckoning, albeit as a well-intentioned US agent. In the trailer, he’s seen with Hunt’s group, even getting his own action scene.

9. Major Concern for Luther Stickell

Notably absent from group shots is Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), Hunt’s long-time friend and IMF tech genius, despite appearing elsewhere in the trailer. His final line, “You’ve always been on the right side, brother. I have no regrets,” feels ominous. Should we be worried?

10. Tom Cruise’s New Daredevil Stunt

The trailer’s standout moment features Cruise dangling from a plane once again (after Rogue Nation)—possibly two planes, one red and one yellow. BTW, Cruise was wearing the same outfit that he wore for his stunt during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. Let it be no surprise that the audiences are in for another breathtaking spectacle as Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning hits theatres on May 23, 2025.

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