Will Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning be the last movie of the franchise? Tom Cruise opens up 

Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning has been brewing for a while. Even though the franchise has continued for almost three decades, the newest addition might be the final project starring Cruise's Ethan Hunt.

The film's title already conveyed a sense of finality, as fans discussed and speculated whether Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning would conclude the classic action thriller series. Even though intricate details surrounding the project have not been revealed to fans, Tom Cruise addressed the burning question in an interview with Empire.

The actor didn't go into details but assured fans that the film would be thrilling. When asked if it's the final nail in the franchise, he responded with:

“You gotta see the movie. It’s a hard thing for me to discuss at the moment, because it really is something that you have to experience. [It is] an epic, emotional journey of the entire franchise. It’s Homeric."

Christopher McQuarrie had a similar response to the question in the same interview as the director teased fans and said:

“It is, I hope, the satisfying conclusion to a 30-year story arc. I’m pretty confident that people are going to feel that the title was appropriate.”

More details on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

The plot details for the new film have been kept under wraps, but fans familiar with the series can assure them that it will be full of spine-chilling, daring action as Cruise encounters new ventures in the spy world. Directed by Christian McQuarrie and written by McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen, the movie is based on Bruce Geller's series of the same name, which has inspired all the other films in the franchise.

The film's trailer seems like a promising ending for the legendary franchise. The Mission: Impossible series consists of seven successful films starring Cruise as its leading man, Ethan Hunt, who has captivated audiences with his daring stunts, shaping the genre of becoming one of the biggest heroes in action.

Fans are excited to see how Ethan Hunt's quest will end as the last chapter draws near, particularly after decades of action-packed missions that have lifted Tom Cruise to legendary status.

The film also stars Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, and Hayley Atwell as Grace.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning will be released on May 23, 2025.