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Excitement Builds for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning
This May, moviegoers are gearing up for the return of Tom Cruise in cinemas with the release of the much-anticipated Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning. The buzz surrounding this latest installment suggests it could achieve a significant milestone in the franchise’s history. Buoyed by optimistic projections, the film is expected to open with a remarkable $100 million domestically over its first three days, as reported by Quorum. This would set a new opening weekend record for the franchise.
The film’s debut coincides with the Memorial Day weekend, providing an additional day for audiences to flock to theaters. Given that this may be Cruise’s final outing as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, expectations for attendance are running high. Historically, no other film in the Mission: Impossible series has debuted with figures as high as $100 million, despite the overall success of the franchise. Below are the opening weekend figures for previous entries:
‘Mission: Impossible’ Best Opening Weekends (Domestic)
($61.2 million) Mission: Impossible — Fallout
($57.8 million) Mission: Impossible II
($55.5 million) Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation
($54.7 million) Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning
($47.7 million) Mission: Impossible III
($45.4 million) Mission: Impossible
($12.8 million) Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol
Fans are likely to pour into theaters to support Cruise as he once again performs his own stunts, particularly if this chapter closes the iconic role of Ethan Hunt. Ving Rhames, who stars alongside Cruise, shared insights back in March, suggesting audiences should prepare for a “very emotional” experience. While Fallout set a high bar as a fan favorite, each installment has consistently built upon the last, garnering appreciation from both audiences and critics alike.
Critics and Fans Agree on Their Love for Mission: Impossible
The stakes are high in the newly released trailer for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which features Ethan Hunt relying on his IMF team for one last mission. In just five days, the trailer has captured over 12.6 million views, signaling strong anticipation among fans. History suggests that when a Mission: Impossible film debuts, theaters are filled with eager viewers ready to experience the excitement.
Among the films in the franchise, Mission: Impossible II stands out as the only entry that did not meet the high expectations of its dedicated following, scoring a “Stale” rating on Popcornmeter with 42%. In contrast, every other sequel has received an “A-” or better from CinemaScore, reflecting strong audience approval. This overwhelming support has translated to impressive financial returns at the box office for the series. Here are the global earnings per film:
‘Mission: Impossible’ Worldwide Totals at the Box Office
($791.1 million) Mission: Impossible — Fallout
($694.7 million) Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol
($682.7 million) Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation
($571.1 million) Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning
($546.4 million) Mission: Impossible II
($398.5 million) Mission: Impossible III
($181 million) Mission: Impossible
Critically, the franchise has enjoyed a solid reputation, with four of its films—Dead Reckoning, Fallout, Rogue Nation, Ghost Protocol—earning the “Certified Fresh” distinction from Rotten Tomatoes. With so much riding on their latest collaboration, both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie are determined to meet the expectations of their audience. The idea of crossing the billion-dollar threshold at the box office remains a tantalizing prospect. As Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning prepares to ingress into theaters on May 23, fans will undoubtedly have a pivotal role in determining the film’s success.
Sources: Deadline, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
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