Overview
- In the upcoming chapter of the Mission: Impossible series, Ethan Hunt confronts the formidable villain Gabriel and a high-stakes A.I. weapon known as “The Entity”across various international locales.
- The newly released trailer features impactful flashbacks, introduces fresh characters, and teases potentially significant character losses, distinguishing this film from its predecessor.
Paramount Pictures has just released a gripping new trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, following its highly anticipated premiere at CinemaCon. This installment appears to elevate the franchise to new heights as it potentially marks the concluding chapter in this legendary series of action films.
After a series of production delays due to the pandemic, director Christopher McQuarrie alongside star Tom Cruise has brought forth this sequel to the 2023 hit, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Touted as the eighth film in the series, The Final Reckoning promises to encapsulate nearly thirty years of exhilarating stunts, breathtaking action, and astonishing plot twists.
In the latest footage, Hunt pleads with his team, stating, “I need you to trust me, one last time.”Viewers are then treated to more than two minutes of intense action as Ethan Hunt and his IMF comrades embark on a critical mission to thwart the nefarious Gabriel (played by Esai Morales) and the A.I. known as “The Entity.” Set two months after the events of Dead Reckoning Part One, the trailer reveals Hunt in handcuffs, suggesting that his tumultuous past is finally catching up with him. This development raises questions about his connection to The Entity, potentially involving a VR headset in the mix.
Watch the full trailer here
The trailer strategically employs significant flashbacks to earlier films in the franchise, showcasing memorable moments like the CIA vault heist from the inaugural movie, the helicopter chase from Fallout, and the audacious motorcycle jump from Dead Reckoning. Additionally, new characters are introduced, including Tramell Tillman from Severance and Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso. Moreover, a shocking revelation hints at the possible demise of beloved characters Benji (Simon Pegg) and Grace (Hayley Atwell).
While this new installment closely follows the narrative of Dead Reckoning Part One, it features a crucial differentiation that suggests a more carefully crafted cinematic experience with fewer pitfalls.
Latest Insights: The Most Dangerous Stunt Remains Under Wraps
As each Mission: Impossible film continues to escalate in thrilling stunts and combat encounters—with Tom Cruise notably enduring an ankle injury during a rooftop leap in Fallout—this installment is poised to present its most perilous stunt yet, which the team is curating for the film’s premiere.
Empire’s Executive Editor, Chris Hewitt, notes that the stunt in question is so extraordinarily risky that Cruise reportedly gasped upon witnessing it for the first time. This pivotal moment is deliberately withheld from the trailer, enhancing anticipation for the movie’s release.
If you read my Empire cover story on this film, you’ll recall that there’s a stunt Cruise does in this that is so insanely dangerous that I yelped when I saw it. That stunt is not in this trailer. They’re saving it for the movie. I have to be there to hear the collective gasp. https://t.co/eM8iQvBKPb — Chris Hewitt (@ChrisHewitt) April 7, 2025
As speculation continues about whether this truly marks the iconic character’s final appearance, there’s no doubt that Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning stands as one of the most anticipated blockbuster films of 2025. Prepare for an emotional and exhilarating cinematic experience like never before.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is slated for a theatrical release on May 21, 2025.