Dead Reckoning Part One: Tom Cruise’s epic saga of heart-pounding espionage continues

Ethan Hunt is back with another thrilling Mission: Impossible adventure in the upcoming seventh film

With days to go before the release of latest blockbuster film starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in the Mission Impossible, a lot of excitement has been building up in the social media as the producers release trailers and many interesting titbits from the film, Dead Reckoning Part One and its shooting.

The Mission Impossible film franchise has enthralled audiences for over two decades, delivering heart-pounding action, intricate espionage plots, and Tom Cruise’s unwavering charm as American secret agent Ethan Hunt. From its inception in 1996, Mission Impossible has become a cinematic phenomenon, consistently pushing the boundaries of action-packed entertainment.

With gripping narratives and jaw-dropping stunts, each installment keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Hunt embodies the ultimate spy with determination, brilliance, and physical prowess. The series seamlessly combines thrilling narratives, breathtaking stunts, and a talented ensemble cast. Exploring defining moments from the vault scene to scaling the Burj Khalifa, each film maintains the core elements fans love. With upcoming instalment, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, driven by Cruise’s dedication to stunts and visionary directors, Mission Impossible continues to raise the bar for blockbuster entertainment, an unstoppable force in cinema.

Here is a snapshot of the entire series:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, finds himself at the centre of a dangerous game when a crucial mission ends in disaster. As he becomes the prime suspect for the deaths of his fellow agents, Hunt goes on a relentless quest to clear his name and expose the true traitor within the IMF. Faced with mind-bending deceptions, double-crosses, and high-tech gadgets, he must outsmart his enemies and unravel a complex web of corruption before time runs out.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny, Ving Rhames, Jean Reno.

Box Office: The film earned over USD 457 million worldwide.

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Hunt returns to tackle a new mission that poses a threat of cataclysmic proportions. Tasked with recovering a deadly virus called “Chimera,” Ethan faces his most formidable adversary yet, a former Impossible Mission Force (IMF) agent named Sean Ambrose, played by Dougray Scott, who plans to unleash the virus and hold the world hostage. With the clock ticking, Ethan must navigate a treacherous love affair, engage in breathtaking motorcycle chases, and engage in death-defying stunts to stop Ambrose and save humanity from impending doom.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton, Ving Rhames, Richard Roxburgh, John Polson.

Box Office: The film earned over USD 546 million worldwide.

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

In this thrilling chapter, Hunt, now living a peaceful life, is pulled back into action when his former protégé, Lindsey Farris, played by Keri Russell, is abducted by a sadistic arms dealer named Owen Davian, brilliantly played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Determined to rescue Lindsey, Ethan assembles a new team and embarks on a perilous mission that takes him from the Vatican to Shanghai. As he delves deeper into Davian’s world, Ethan discovers a shocking secret that jeopardises everything he holds dear, testing his loyalty and commitment to the IMF.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup, Michelle Monaghan, Keri Russell.

Box Office: The film earned over USD 397 million worldwide.

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

After the IMF is falsely implicated in a devastating terrorist attack on the Kremlin, Hunt and his team are disavowed, leaving them without backup or support. Going rogue, they must track down a dangerous anarchist known as Cobalt, played by Michael Nyqvist, who possesses nuclear launch codes. In a global race against time, Hunt and his team navigate through breathtaking locations, including Dubai’s towering Burj Khalifa, as they seek to stop Cobalt from executing his catastrophic plan and restore the honour of the IMF.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Tom Wilkinson.

Box Office: The film earned over USD 694 million worldwide.

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

Hunt and his team face their most cunning adversary yet, the Syndicate, an international rogue organisation intent on dismantling the IMF. Forced to operate in the shadows, Ethan recruits allies, including the enigmatic British agent Ilsa Faust, played by Rebecca Ferguson, to expose the Syndicate’s true nature and bring them down. As they embark on a pulse-pounding adventure across Europe and engage in thrilling high-speed pursuits, Hunt must confront his past and navigate a treacherous game of deception to save the IMF and protect the world from total chaos.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris.

Box Office: The film earned over USD 682 million worldwide.

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

In a race against time, Hunt and his team find themselves in a desperate battle to prevent the catastrophic consequences of stolen plutonium falling into the wrong hands. Hunted by a deadly mercenary named John Lark, played by Henry Cavill, and facing a race against a ticking clock, Hunt faces impossible choices and heart-pounding challenges. The lines between allies and enemies blur as he encounters old friends and confronts painful secrets, pushing him to the edge physically and emotionally in his most personal and perilous mission to date.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris.

Box Office: The film earned over USD 791 million worldwide.

Mission: Impossible 7 (2023)

In this highly anticipated sequel, Hunt and his team take on another impossible mission that will test their skills and resolve like never before. With the exact details of the mission still under wraps, audiences can expect to witness breathtaking stunts, jaw-dropping set pieces, and a riveting storyline that will keep them on the edge of their seats. As Hunt delves into a world of danger, deception, and espionage, he must once again prove that he is the best at what he does, saving the day against all odds.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell.

Worldwide Release Date: July 12, 2023