Mission: Impossible fans, buckle up — because The Final Reckoning just launched into theatres, and it’s off to a blazing start. While the skies are crowded this Memorial Day Weekend with fierce competition, especially Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake breaking box office records left and right, Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is proving he’s still got plenty of gas in the tank.
And no — he’s not slowing down.
In fact, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning just smashed its franchise record with a whopping $25 million on opening day. That’s right — it leapt past Fallout’s previous $22.8 million high, signalling this might be more than just a typical summer blockbuster. It could be Ethan Hunt’s most explosive mission yet.
With IMAX and other premium formats boosting the buzz, the film is expected to pull in around $78 million over the four-day weekend. Even in second place behind Lilo & Stitch, that’s no small feat. The three-day total alone could reach $63 million — a figure that would lock in the biggest opening weekend in the history of the Mission: Impossible series.
For longtime fans, there’s an emotional edge to this entry. The film has been marketed as the final chapter, a possible farewell to the adrenaline-fueled adventures of Ethan Hunt. And while the studio hasn’t officially confirmed this is the end, the title and tone of the marketing suggest otherwise. Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise have poured everything into The Final Reckoning, treating it as the grand culmination of a legacy decades in the making.
Interestingly, the road to this release wasn’t without changes. Though it serves as a direct continuation of Dead Reckoning Part One, the name was tweaked last minute — removing the “Part One” label from the 2023 film to give The Final Reckoning its weight.
And it worked.
Cruise has long been considered a box office powerhouse, and this proves he’s still got that magic. Even with Lilo & Stitch possibly overtaking Top Gun: Maverick as the biggest Memorial Day opener in history, Mission: Impossible continues to dominate hearts — and wallets.
Let’s not forget: Top Gun: Maverick helped resurrect theatres after the pandemic slump, and now, The Final Reckoning carries that torch with confidence and high-octane action. While it may not take the top spot, it’s certainly not losing momentum either.
So, what’s next?
That remains a mystery. Whether this is truly the end of Ethan Hunt or just a thrilling pause, one thing’s certain — Mission: Impossible has once again proven that even after nearly 30 years, it knows exactly how to deliver edge-of-your-seat action, emotional stakes, and record-breaking numbers.
Because for Cruise and company, “impossible” is just another word for “challenge accepted.”
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