Is Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Really the End? New Clues Suggest Otherwise!

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The film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” was initially marketed as the conclusion of the Mission: Impossible series, but I now doubt this is true following recent developments. Hints that the eighth movie would mark Tom Cruise’s final appearance as Ethan Hunt have been around for quite some time. The decision to film the seventh and eighth films consecutively, a practice usually reserved for franchise endings in Hollywood, piqued my interest. Additionally, rumors circulated that Mission: Impossible 8 would be Cruise’s swansong, and this seemed plausible with the title “The Final Reckoning.

As a dedicated fan, I must admit that Ethan’s repeated plea in the marketing campaigns to trust him “one last time” hinted at this being his final adventure. However, I remained skeptical due to the commercial success of the Mission: Impossible films for Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures. There are numerous factors driving both parties to seek more, such as box office earnings for the studio and increased fame and comfort for the star. Upon seeing the ending of The Final Reckoning, I had a feeling that it wasn’t truly the end. And now, with news of an upcoming movie update, my belief in another installment has only grown stronger.

Christopher McQuarrie Is Already Teasing “Another Movie” For Mission: Impossible

Through A Cut Final Reckoning Scene

Among the fascinating tidbits from the film so far, I find it intriguing that “The Final Reckoning” initially intended to have a post-credits scene. The film’s longtime director and writer, Christopher McQuarrie, revealed that they had originally planned to include an additional scene at the end of the movie. However, Tom Cruise, who has been instrumental in the franchise, preferred to keep the movie’s conclusion untouched. When pressed about what this abandoned scene might have contained, McQuarrie cryptically responded, “I won’t reveal it because it could potentially be part of another film.

McQuarrie’s phrasing here stands out, particularly given that it refers to a discarded post-credits scene. While the statement suggests the idea might be used in “another movie“, upon closer examination, it seems more likely he means it would appear in another film within the Mission: Impossible series rather than an entirely unrelated one. It’s challenging to envision how a credits scene for this specific story could fit with a different universe or characters, given that it was intended to conclude The Final Reckoning.

In my film enthusiast perspective, it’s evidently hinted that McQuarrie was alluding to another installment in the Mission: Impossible series. The closing credits of The Final Reckoning certainly seemed to foreshadow the next chapter in Ethan Hunt’s thrilling saga. It stands to reason that Mission: Impossible 9 could be the upcoming movie that McQuarrie was subtly suggesting, potentially using the discarded tag scene concept.

The Final Reckoning’s Cut Post-Credits Scene Indicates McQuarrie Has Ideas For Mission: Impossible 9’s Story

Ethan Can Return Again

It’s worth noting that McQuarrie is keeping the details of the post-credits scene in “The Final Reckoning” under wraps. This strongly hints that he already knows the plot for “Mission: Impossible 9,” indicating that the next Mission: Impossible movie could be well on its way, possibly even in early development stages. If McQuarrie believed that “The Final Reckoning” was indeed the last Mission: Impossible film and no further movies were to be made, there would be no need for secrecy regarding the discarded credits scene.

As I eagerly anticipate the release of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning in 2023, Christopher McQuarrie’s recent hints about Mission: Impossible 8 not being the last installment have me feeling hopeful for the continuation of this thrilling franchise. In a recent interview, he stated, “The plan is always subject to change,” which made me believe that we might just see Mission: Impossible 9 on the big screen someday. However, with The Final Reckoning’s marketing campaign emphasizing this film as the conclusion, I’ll have to wait and see what unfolds in the future of this action-packed series.

As “The Final Reckoning” progressed, it appears that the blueprint for the franchise evolved, sparking an intriguing concept for “Mission: Impossible 9.” This idea has ignited enthusiasm in both the director and the star, possibly explaining the rumors about Tom Cruise being reluctant to label “The Final Reckoning” as the final Mission: Impossible film. It seems that they have a clear vision for what’s next in this universe, and if they chose, they could have hinted at it during the post-credits scene.

I Won’t Be Surprised If Mission: Impossible 9 Is Confirmed Sooner Than Expected

Especially After Its Box Office

Given that a post-credits scene for The Final Reckoning was indeed planned, it’s clear as daylight to me that McQuarrie and Cruise are discussing the possibility of another Mission: Impossible film. For the past two years, the director has been dropping hints about this project. Initially, there might have been speculation that these hints were mere smoke screens to mask the approaching finality of The Final Reckoning. However, I’m now convinced that his statements were genuine.

Given the outstanding box office performance of “The Final Reckoning“, it seems likely that a ninth installment of “Mission: Impossible” is imminent. Tom Cruise has other projects to attend to, such as “Top Gun 3“, but we can expect official word about another “Mission: Impossible” movie soon. The enthusiasm audiences have shown for “The Final Reckoning” suggests that announcing the continuation of the franchise would be a smart move. Such an announcement within the next year would align with the development timeline for the last two films, potentially bringing us “Mission: Impossible 9” sooner rather than later.

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2025-05-29 18:48