Tom Cruise isn’t exactly easing into retirement. His final run as the unbreakable Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning has kicked down the box office doors, and then some. The eighth (and reportedly last) chapter in the long-running spy saga isn’t just doing well, it’s breaking records and sprinting past expectations, all in under two weeks.
After just nine days, The Final Reckoning has raked in an estimated $206 million globally. Not bad for a franchise that kicked off way back in the ’90s. It’s shaping up to be one of 2025’s top earners, fueled by a strong U.S. debut and an enthusiastic international showing.
Box office: A Domestic Debut Worthy of Ethan Hunt
Over the Memorial Day weekend, the film pulled off a major heist at the domestic box office, earning a franchise-best:
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$63 million during the standard three-day weekend
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$77 million over the four-day holiday stretch
That easily tops the previous high-water mark of $61 million, set by Mission: Impossible- Fallout back in 2018. Timing helped, but let’s be honest, fans were also showing up for Cruise’s last mission in a role he’s practically made his own over the past 20+ years.
Global Numbers: Big, Bold, and Still Climbing
Outside North America, the movie’s momentum didn’t slow down. The Final Reckoning is already the eighth highest-grossing film of 2025, trailing behind juggernauts like Snow White and Final Destination: Bloodlines (yep, that’s a thing).
In India, the response has been solid, too. After 11 days in theaters, the film has earned around ₹77.10 crore, or about $9.5 million. While that’s slightly behind Dead Reckoning Part One, it’s still an impressive figure for a Hollywood blockbuster in a market dominated by local heavyweights.
Making Up for a Stumble
Speaking of Dead Reckoning Part One, yeah, it didn’t exactly crush it financially. Despite bringing in $571 million, its ballooning budget turned it into a box office cautionary tale.
The Final Reckoning, though? It seems to be steering clear of that fate. Lower production costs, stronger buzz, and the emotional pull of Cruise’s final curtain call are all working in its favor. Critics and fans alike are praising the film’s tighter pacing, deeper emotional beats, and, of course, those jaw-dropping stunt sequences Cruise insists on doing himself.
Tom Cruise Sends Love to the Fans
Never one to shy away from thanking his audience, Cruise penned an open letter after the movie’s smashing debut, calling it “one for the history books.”
Thank you for showing up. This franchise has been a huge part of my life, and your love is what made it all possible, he wrote.
At 62, Cruise is still doing things most of us wouldn’t dream of on a dare, jumping off cliffs, clinging to airplanes, and running like his life depends on it (maybe it does). His full-throttle commitment has made Mission: Impossible a staple of modern action cinema, and this final act is no exception.
Quick Breakdown: The Numbers So Far
Let’s run it back:
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U.S. opening weekend: $63 million (3-day), $77 million (4-day holiday)
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Global gross after 9 days: $206 million
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India earnings (11 days): ₹77.10 crore (~$9.5 million USD)
It’s not just performing, it’s performing across the board, from hardcore fans in the States to international moviegoers catching all the action on the biggest screens available.
Is This the End?
Officially, The Final Reckoning is Cruise’s last ride as Ethan Hunt. But Paramount hasn’t slammed the brakes on the franchise just yet. There’s talk of spin-offs, maybe a prequel, maybe a reboot down the line.
Whatever happens next, fans are treating this one like a proper send-off—and so far, it’s living up to the hype. With international markets still rolling out and plenty of folks lining up for second (or third) viewings, don’t be surprised if those numbers keep climbing.
Final Take
With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise goes out not with a whisper, but with a bang, a big, loud, stunt-filled bang. It’s everything fans could ask for and more. As the curtain falls on Ethan Hunt’s epic run, it’s safe to say the franchise ends on a high, explosive note.
