Tom Cruise's Life-Threatening Stunts in New Mission: Impossible

Tom Cruise continues to push the limits of stunt work in the upcoming 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' where he faced life-threatening scenarios, including passing out due to a lack of oxygen while performing a stunt at high altitude. The actor trained himself to breathe in such conditions, emphasizing the physical and mental challenges he endured. Director Christopher McQuarrie highlighted the intense stress of these stunts, noting that some scenes nearly caused a physical reaction in early viewers. The film, which may be the last in the franchise, features other risky scenes such as an underwater sequence where Cruise risked suffocation. Cruise's commitment to performing his own stunts remains a significant promotional angle for the film, which is set to release in May 2025. Both Cruise and McQuarrie hope this installment serves as a satisfying conclusion to the decades-long franchise.