Mission: Impossible 8: The Final Reckoning – Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Cannes Standing Ovation

The longest-running action saga in cinema comes to an end with Mission Impossible 8: The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise as the relentless Ethan Hunt.

The film premiered worldwide on May 23, 2025, marking the conclusion of a franchise that has redefined the genre for nearly three decades.

Release Date

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning was released in theaters on May 23, 2025. It is now available in major cinemas, including IMAX and 4DX formats, for a more immersive experience. It will soon arrive on your favorite streaming platform.

Official Trailer

Cast

The main cast includes:

  • Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt
  • Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell
  • Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn
  • Hayley Atwell as Grace
  • Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust
  • Esai Morales as Gabriel
  • Henry Czerny as Eugene Kittridge

Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Janet McTeer, and Holt McCallany in supporting roles

synopsis

In this final installment, Ethan Hunt and his team face their most dangerous mission yet: stopping “The Entity,” an advanced artificial intelligence threatening to destabilize the global order. The story takes the protagonists to extreme locations, from deep beneath the ocean to the Arctic, in a race against time to save humanity.

Cannes Standing Ovation

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a five-minute standing ovation. Tom Cruise was the center of attention, praised for his dedication and the incredible stunts he performs without using stunt doubles. However, some audience members reportedly left before the film ended, possibly due to the intensity of the action and the movie’s three-hour runtime.

Reviews and Reception

The film has received mostly positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an 86% approval rating, while Metacritic scores it at 71. Critics praise the action sequences and Cruise’s performance, though some mention that the plot may be complex and the runtime slightly excessive.

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