Release Date, Cast, Rating & Everything You Need to Know
Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning releases May 21, 2025, starring Tom Cruise in his final Ethan Hunt mission.
The End of an Era?
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series is one of Hollywood’s most thrilling action franchises. Now, Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (2025) promises to be the biggest—and possibly last—chapter in Ethan Hunt’s story.
But when does it release? Who in the cast? And is this really the end? Let’s break it all down.
Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning: Key Details
1. Release Date
- UK & International: May 21, 2025
- Other Regions: Slightly varying dates (check local listings)
- IMAX Early Screening (Cape Town): May 22, 2025 (exclusive fan event)
This film was originally Dead Reckoning Part Two but was renamed Final Reckoning to emphasize its climactic role.
2. Cast: Who’s Returning?
Tom Cruise leads an all-star team, including:
| Actor | Role |
| Tom Cruise | Ethan Hunt |
| Hayley Atwell | Grace (ex-thief ally) |
| Ving Rhames | Luther Stickell |
| Simon Pegg | Benji Dunn |
| Rebecca Ferguson | Ilsa Faust (rumored) |
| Esai Morales | Gabriel (main villain) |
| Pom Klementieff | Paris (action-heavy) |
Notable Absence: Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) left the franchise to focus on his daughter.
3. Plot: What’s the Story?
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must stop “The Entity“, a rogue AI threatening global security. Expect:
- Death-defying stunts (Cruise does his own!)
- High-speed chases
- Shocking betrayals
This film directly follows Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), where Hunt first faced the AI threat.
Early Reviews & Ratings
Early reactions from critics praise Final Reckoning as a “jaw-dropping, action-packed finale.“
| Rating Platform | Score | Verdict |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 95% (Early) | “Best action film of 2025!” |
| IMDb | 8.9/10 | “Tom Cruise’s best stunt work yet.” |
| Metacritic | 88/100 | “A perfect send-off for Ethan Hunt.” |
Critics say:
“Tom Cruise outdoes himself—this is action cinema at its peak.” – Empire
“A satisfying end to a legendary franchise.” – The Hollywood Reporter
Is This the Last Mission: Impossible Movie?
Yes… for now.
- Variety confirms Final Reckoning is the last Ethan Hunt story.
- However, Paramount may reboot the franchise later with a new lead.
FAQs: What Fans Are Asking
Q: Is Mission: Impossible 8 the last one?
A: Yes, Final Reckoning is the final Ethan Hunt film, but the franchise may continue in a new form.
Q: Which Mission: Impossible movies can I skip?
A: Mission: Impossible 2 (2002) is the weakest—skip if short on time.
Q: Why did Jeremy Renner leave?
A: He prioritized family over filming.
Q: Was Mission: Impossible 7 a flop?
A: It earned $571 million (2023) but underperformed due to high costs.
A Must-Watch Finale
Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (2025) is set to be Tom Cruise’s biggest stunt spectacle yet. With early rave reviews, a star-studded cast, and a gripping AI-driven plot, this could be the perfect ending for Ethan Hunt.
Will you watch it in theaters? Let us know in the comments!
