Is Tom Cruise Really Done with Mission: Impossible After The Final Reckoning?

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According to the title’s implication, this might mark the culmination and final chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise that has spanned decades, potentially signifying the conclusion of Tom Cruise’s thrilling portrayal as the lead character Ethan Hunt. Despite Tom Cruise suggesting this could be his farewell in the action genre, his fellow cast members remain skeptical.

At the debut of “The Final Reckoning,” Cruise subtly hinted that the next Mission: Impossible film could mark the end of the series. On the red carpet, Cruise teased The Hollywood Reporter by saying, “it’s not called ‘final’ for nothing.” However, his fellow actors have expressed doubts about whether Cruise has truly concluded his portrayal of Ethan Hunt. Co-star Simon Pegg playfully suggested that, “I can’t imagine him giving up on the franchise,” adding that “I’d wager he’s got more running to do” and that he will “put those shoes back on and get back to work.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I, Simon Pegg, who has been Tom Cruise’s long-time partner in the Mission: Impossible series since Mission: Impossible III, feel that our franchise won’t replace Ethan Hunt with another character. Instead, Ethan and Benji Dunn, my IMF teammate and close friend, are a duo that needs to stick together. You see, Ethan can’t pull off the stunts that Benji does – he couldn’t even hack his way out of a paper bag! But Benji, on the other hand, is capable of hanging off a plane or diving to the ocean floor. They complement each other perfectly.

Simon Pegg, in his remarks, emphasized the intricate chemistry among the IMF agents, stating that they form a harmonious unit where the absence of one member could derail the entire operation. Furthermore, he doesn’t foresee a handover scene between Ethan and another character, nor does he believe Tom Cruise will hang up his action hero boots anytime soon. According to Pegg, “Tom is unlikely to ever give up being an action star, whether it’s Mission: Impossible or not. He moves like a lively 14-year-old boy.

Is This Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible Curtain Call?

The latest statements from Cruise provide the strongest hints so far about the direction of the Mission: Impossible movie franchise. There’s been talk since late November that Mission: Impossible – Fallout could be the final chapter, suggesting a possible end to the series.

As a devoted admirer, I’d say that if “The Final Reckoning” marks the end of the road, Tom Cruise is leaving no stone unturned – he’s going out with all guns blazing, pushing boundaries like never before. In this action-packed thriller, he dared to take on challenges that were nothing short of monumental, such as scaling towering heights and performing death-defying stunts. Picking up from where “Dead Reckoning” left off, the story follows Ethan Hunt and his team relentlessly pursuing the AI-controlled antagonist, the Entity.

At the moment of writing, the movie has earned a 79% positive critical review on Rotten Tomatoes. Notable actors in this film include Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, Henry Czerny, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis, Shea Whigham, Hannah Waddingham, and Esai Morales.

The Final Reckoning opens in theaters on May 23.

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2025-05-22 21:05