Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Shatters Franchise Record With $25M Opening Day

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In the eighth chapter of the Mission: Impossible series titled “The Final Reckoning,” Tom Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt faces some formidable hurdles, much like the movie itself. The Memorial Day Weekend box office is brimming with tough opponents, primarily Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch,” which has been setting numerous box office records. Apart from the impressive box office performance of “Stitch,” “The Final Reckoning” is creating its own milestones, as it boasts the highest opening-day box office earnings of any film in the Mission: Impossible franchise, suggesting a promising financial future for the movie.

As reported by Deadline, the latest Mission: Impossible film titled “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” earned $25 million on its first day in theaters. This surpassed the opening day earnings of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” which previously held the record at $22.8 million. The movie is projected to earn approximately $78 million in its initial four-day run, with a significant portion coming from its extensive marketing as a must-see on premium formats like IMAX. This suggests that the sequel’s three-day gross (approximately $63 million) could potentially set a new record for the biggest opening weekend in the franchise, surpassing “Fallout’s” previous domestic weekend gross of $61.2 million. For this weekend, “The Final Reckoning” is expected to hold the second spot at the box office, with “Lilo & Stitch” taking the lead.

It’s been suggested, though not officially confirmed, that “The Final Reckoning” could be the concluding chapter in the series. The promotional materials for the film have created an impression that this installment carries a lasting impact, with director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise positioning “The Final Reckoning” as the culmination of Ethan Hunt’s missions to date.

‘Mission: Impossible’ Will Have a Strong Memorial Day Weekend Performance

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the direct sequel to the seventh M:I film, previously known as Dead Reckoning Part One. However, for this latest installment, the title was altered from its initial two-part naming scheme. Consequently, the 2023 movie had to be rebranded without the “Part One” label. Nevertheless, the action-packed film demonstrated Tom Cruise’s enduring appeal and capacity to draw audiences even in later stages of his career, with a strong opening-day performance.

It’s noteworthy that the projected earnings for “Lilo & Stitch” this weekend are expected to surpass the record set by “Top Gun: Maverick” for the highest Memorial Day opening weekend. The legacy sequel starring Tom Cruise, a revisit of the original “Top Gun,” was both a commercial and critical triumph, playing a significant role in reviving the theatrical landscape amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, “The Final Reckoning” should still secure a substantial portion of the box office revenue for itself.

Regardless of not taking first place, the preliminary box office figures show that McQuarrie and Cruise’s commitment to this two-part Mission: Impossible tale was commendable for the creative team. Although the future of the Mission: Impossible series is still unclear, setting a new franchise record represents a significant triumph for Cruise and his colleagues, as the most recent installment has resonated well with viewers.

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2025-05-24 22:11