Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which hit Indian theatres today, May 17, 2025. The action-packed thriller marks the eighth and final installment of the globally popular franchise, and expectations are sky-high. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film is a direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) and picks up where the last adventure left off.
Day 1 Box Office Performance & Competition
According to mid-day trends, Mission: Impossible 8 is off to a solid start at the Indian box office. It is expected to match the opening figure of Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2, which earned ₹17 crore on Day 1. Despite sharing screen space with strong competitors, the Tom Cruise-led film is showing dominance, particularly in multiplexes and urban centers.
The film faces tough competition from Raid 2, Kesari Chapter 2, and Final Destination: Bloodlines. While Kesari Chapter 2 registered ₹7 crore on its opening day and Bloodlines managed ₹5.25 crore, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is expected to outperform both in terms of box office numbers and audience pull.
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Mixed to Positive Reception & Franchise Farewell
Initial word of mouth appears to be mixed to positive, with fans praising the action sequences and Cruise’s performance. As the final chapter of the iconic franchise, the film carries emotional weight for long-time fans. Based on Bruce Geller’s 1966 TV series, the Mission: Impossible franchise has remained a staple of spy-action cinema for nearly three decades.
With massive pre-release buzz and Cruise’s star power, the movie is set for a strong weekend ahead and is likely to emerge as one of the top Hollywood openings of 2025 in India.
