The eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, The Final Reckoning, continues the high-stakes adventures of Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film picks up two months after the events of Dead Reckoning Part One, with Hunt and his IMF team racing against time to stop the rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity.

The movie features returning cast members Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Vanessa Kirby, alongside Esai Morales as the primary antagonist. With breathtaking action sequences, globe-trotting espionage, and Cruise’s signature death-defying stunts, The Final Reckoning promises to be an adrenaline-fueled spectacle.

Originally titled Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film underwent a title change to emphasize its standalone nature. It is set to release in theaters on May 23, 2025, marking nearly 30 years since the franchise began. While the title suggests a conclusion, it remains uncertain whether this will be Ethan Hunt’s final mission.