'Mission: Impossible'—Tom Cruise's ‘96 Cult Hit Set to Become Billion-Dollar Beast

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Franchise Milestone

As per India Times, the Mission Impossible franchise has grossed over $4bn globally as of May 2025, making it one of Hollywood’s most successful long-running action series.

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Strong Start (1996)

The first film grossed $457.7mn worldwide, setting the tone for a high-stakes action series led by Tom Cruise.

Top-Grosser of 2000

Mission Impossible II earned $546.4mn globally, becoming the highest-grossing film of that year.

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Lowest Earner (2006)

This entry earned $398.5mn globally, the lowest in the franchise, but introduced more emotional depth to Ethan Hunt’s story.

Ghost Protocol (2011)

With $694.7mn worldwide, the fourth film rejuvenated the franchise through daring stunts and international scale.

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Continued Success (2015)

The fifth film sustained success with $682.7mn globally, praised for tight action sequences and Cruise’s performance.

Fallout (2018)

Fallout became the biggest hit in the series, earning $791.7mn and gaining critical acclaim for its action and story.

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Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

The film crossed Rs 100 crore in India and grossed $571mn globally, impacted by tough box office competition.

The Final Reckoning (2025)

The eighth and final film is set for release on May 23, 2025, with a $300–400mn budget. Industry expects it to target $1bn globally.

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