Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ is proving to be a box office powerhouse. Despite stiff summer competition and limited showtimes, the film continues to post strong weekday numbers, outperforming its predecessor, Dead Reckoning Part One, in key metrics.
Steady Box Office Momentum
On its second Thursday, The Final Reckoning earned $4.3 million, a minimal 10.4% drop from Wednesday. This pushed its domestic total to $95 million, with projections suggesting it will cross the $100 million milestone by Friday night. Comparatively, Dead Reckoning Part One managed $3.4 million on its second Thursday, dropping 27.3%.
The film has also cemented its place among the top Memorial Day Wednesday grossers, coming just behind Solo: A Star Wars Story ($4.4M), and surpassing titles like Fast & Furious 6 and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Cruise’s enduring appeal and strong word of mouth have been critical to the film’s momentum.
A High-Stakes Sequel with a Star-Studded Cast
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, The Final Reckoning continues the narrative from 2023’s Dead Reckoning Part One, as Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) battles a rogue AI known as “The Entity.” The ensemble cast includes Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett.
Massive Budget, Global Reach
With an estimated budget between $300–$400 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made. The production faced delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, resuming in 2024 and wrapping in November. The film premiered in Tokyo on May 5, had a Cannes screening, and hit global theaters on May 23.
Global Success and Summer Outlook
So far, the movie has earned $227.1 million worldwide, making it the eighth highest-grossing film of 2025. With strong weekday holds and continued fan support, The Final Reckoning looks set to dominate well into summer.
