Mission Impossible Final Reckoning Opens Below Predecessor India Box Office

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, expected to be Tom Cruise's last outing as Ethan Hunt, attempts to conclude a nearly 30-year franchise with a two-part story continuation from Dead Reckoning Part One. While earlier films in the series have been praised for their standalone appeal and thrilling action, this installment has been criticized for excessive exposition, a convoluted plot, and a reliance on flashbacks that disrupt the pacing and frustrate longtime fans. The film aims to serve as an 'Endgame'-style finale but struggles by overexplaining and not trusting its audience's familiarity with prior installments. Despite these narrative issues, the movie eventually delivers some rewarding action sequences, though the emotional impact and magic of previous entries are seen as diminished. At the box office, The Final Reckoning has performed well in India but has earned significantly less than its predecessor, Dead Reckoning Part One. The cast includes returning stars such as Angela Bassett, and the film premiered at Cannes 2025, though it remains unclear if this truly marks the end of the franchise.