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Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) needs everyone’s trust one final time in Paramount’s first teaser for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (previously known as Dead Reckoning Part Two). The two-minute teaser for the eighth film of the franchise shows Cruise doing a lot of running, hanging off an airplane, and exploring a submarine.

The Final Reckoning, which picks up after the events of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, stars Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, and Pom Klementieff. Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, and Nick Offerman also star. Rounding out the cast are Hannah Waddingham, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, and Frederick Schmidt.

Christopher McQuarrie, director of the M:i films Dead Reckoning, Fallout, and Rogue Nation, returns to helm what’s being promoted as the final film of the franchise. McQuarrie and Cruise serve as producers,...

The highly anticipated eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible series now has an official title: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The film, initially planned as the second part of Dead Reckoning, is set for release on May 23, 2025. This follows a series of delays, including setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. Tom Cruise, the franchise’s star…

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It is time to rejoice, as Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is back to save every living human from doom in "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning," which will continue the convoluted saga of "Dead Reckoning." The newly released trailer for "The Final Reckoning" is as thrilling and exciting as you would expect, with a lot of characters from previous installments — including Rolf Saxon's William Donloe and Angela Bassett's Erika Sloane — coming back with covert intentions. And you what else is back? The Rabbit's Foot, the dangerous biological hazard from "Mission: Impossible III," makes an appearance in the "Final Reckoning" trailer, leaving us to mull over its fate since we last saw it in Ethan's hands and what its return could mean for the conclusion to the "Mission: Impossible" films.

Before we dive into the Rabbit's Foot, let's take a moment to try and understand what kind of endgame Ethan might be dealing with,...

Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt for what could be the last time. On Monday, Paramount revealed the official title for “Mission: Impossible 8,” which is slated for theaters in May. The title, “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” along with the general “it has all come down to this” vibe of the trailer, may lead you to believe this will be the final “M:i” film, but that’s not necessarily the case. Cruise doesn’t seem to be ready to hang up his running shoes yet.

While the fate of the franchise is a little bit up in the air, there’s no question about whether or not 62-year-old Cruise has still got it. In the teaser trailer that reveals the title, Cruise is seen sprinting through multiple locations, in his underwear grappling with a knife-wielding assassin, and hanging off the wing of a single engine plane. He...

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The title and teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible 8 has been revealed.

Cruise and Paramount revealed the title Monday morning on Instagram as Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.

“Every choice has led to this,” Cruise captioned the Instagram post, also revealing the film’s poster.

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The studio also released a teaser trailer that looks back at the franchise and teases what’s to come in the new movie, which is set to hit theaters on May 23, 2025.

In a subsequent Instagram post with the trailer, Cruise wrote, “Our lives are the sum of our choices.”

Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt in the eighth film, which like many in the series is from writer-director Christopher McQuarrie, and will star Henry Czerny, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff and Vanessa Kirby.

The film also features Hannah Waddingham,...

When Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One opened last year, it was widely deemed a financial disappointment, even after earning $570.6 million worldwide.

Not helping matters, of course, was the fact its budget ballooned to a reported $291 million, a staggering sum which is thought to have done irreparable damage to Tom Cruise's relationship with Paramount Pictures.

The studio dropped the "Dead Reckoning Part Two" subtitle from the sequel a while ago - likely to distance Mission: Impossible 8 from its predecessor - and we now know that it's instead going to be called Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

That was revealed on a cool new poster which has since been accompanied by an emotional teaser trailer reflecting on Tom Cruise's incredible legacy as Ethan Hunt. There's plenty of action-packed footage from this instalment too, as we see the action star perform one of his patented daredevil stunts by...

Tom Cruise is one of the biggest action stars of all time and also one of the most versatile actors of all time. And while most people will think of Top Gun or Mission: Impossible, Cruise also had some other intriguing roles such as those in Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, or Minority Report.

But, we know that if there is one project that could be called “his,” it is Mission: Impossible. Cruise has been the pillar of the lucrative franchise since 1996 and is now preparing for the release of the franchise’s eighth movie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which is going to be a sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

In light of that, the movie’s first trailer has just been released – and we can confirm that it is absolutely amazing. We can also confirm that the movie’s release date has been set,...

After underwhelming box office for seventh movie in Tom Cruise series, $400m-budgeted next chapter might be last

The trailer for the eighth Mission: Impossible film has been released with a new title that suggests it might be Tom Cruise’s final mission.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which is set to be released next summer, was originally intended to be the second chapter of 2023’s Dead Reckoning, with a title of Dead Reckoning Part Two.

Endlich ist es so weit: Im kommenden Mai startet der vielleicht letzte „Mission: Impossible“-Film „The Final Reckoning“. Sony hat jetzt für Deutschland einen ersten Teaser des großen Paramount-Sommer-Tentpole veröffentlicht.

Als Tom Cruise im Sommer 2023 mit „Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning“ an den Start ging, erfüllte der Film zumindest die hohen kommerziellen Erwartungen nicht hundertprozentig. Weshalb der Star/Produzent und sein kongenialer Regisseur/Autor Chris McQuarrie sich noch einmal über das Projekt beugten und es noch einmal eine neue Nummer größer dachten. Das Ergebnis heißt jetzt offiziell „Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning“ und kommt am Mittwoch, den 21. Mai 2025 im Verleih von Sony in die deutschen Kinos. Zur Einstimmung gibt es schon einmal einen ersten Teaser.

"Everything you are, everything you've done... has come to this." Paramount Pictures has unveiled the epic teaser trailer for the grand finale in the M:i series now officially titled Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Apparently they've agreed to finally admit that this will be the last Ethan Hunt movie (hence the title), even though there were rumors that Tom Cruise didn't want to say this yet. The 8th entry in the long running Mission Impossible franchise - and the conclusion to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One from 2023. Plot details are still a secret - it's obvious Hunt needs to stop a dangerous weapon from destroying the world and will go to the submarine to find out more. The massive cast of Final Reckoning: Tom Cruise with Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman,...

As we honor the men and women of the Armed Forces on Veteran’s Day in the United States, Tom Cruise, Paramount Pictures, and Skydance Entertainment are keeping audiences entertained with a thrilling teaser trailer and poster for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The action-packed trailer features Ethan Hunt (Cruise) in his most dangerous mission yet, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance as he defies gravity, embraces the unknown, and saves the world.

Paramount’s teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning returns us to some of Ethan Hunt’s most nail-biting assignments, reminding us that he’ll stop at nothing to outsmart evil and ensure we wake up in the morning with the world intact. The teaser features plenty of underwater antics as Ethan explores a submarine under frozen waters, where everything that can go wrong does. In true Mission: Impossible fashion, the...

Actor Tom Cruise married actress Mimi Rogers in 1987 and the following year appeared in the romantic comedy-drama film Cocktail. In the film, Cruise shares some steamy scenes with actress Gina Gershon, who plays Coral in the movie. In an interview, Gershon opened up about filming the intimate scenes with Cruise.

Tom Cruise played a bartender in 1988’s Cocktail (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures).

Gershon made the surprising admission that Cruise’s then-wife Rogers was on the set during the filming of those scenes. Given the sizzling chemistry between Gershon and Cruise in the movie, it is easy to imagine how hard it must’ve been for them to shoot the scenes given the circumstances. However, Gershon had a mostly pleasant experience, and here is what she had to say.

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Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt returns in the teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the upcoming eighth installment of the M:i film franchise set to open in theaters on May 23rd, 2025.

Alongside Cruise, the film stars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simong Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, and Nick Offerman. Christopher McQuarrie, who’s helmed the last three M:i movies, returns to direct The Final Reckoning.

The Final Reckoning serves as a direct sequel to 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One; the films were originally intended to be shot back to back, but those plans were altered due to the pandemic and SAG-AFTRA strike.

Despite its title, The Final Reckoning is not the final film in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Cruise himself recently expressed a desire to continue making M:i movies until he’s 80 (he’s currently 62 years...

Mission: Impossible 8 has been given the official title Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – and there’s a trailer to prove it.

We’ve been following the production story of Mission: Impossible 8 for a while now here at Film Stories. The film’s price tag has grown considerably due to the small matters of a global pandemic and extensive Hollywood strikes, but we have a feeling there’s a good reason for Paramount splurging on the latest sequel.

The studio has released the first trailer, and revealed that its full title is now Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The word “final” feels… well, final. Could this truly be the end of Ethan Hunt?

It’s all very dramatic, and eagle-eyed fans will notice that the trailer shows a number of previous Mission: Impossible locations, only adding to the inescapable feeling of finality. Should we get our hankies ready?...

Paramount Pictures has released the official teaser trailer and poster for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the highly anticipated eighth installment opening in theaters on May 23, 2025.

As seen in the trailer, Tom Cruise wears the same wardrobe as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning that he did performing the epic stunt for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony on August 11, 2024.

The film is officially described as follows: “Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” All the previous Mission: Impossible movies are currently streaming on Paramount+.

Directed again by Christopher McQuarrie, the new movie stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, and Henry Czerny.

Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, and Frederick Schmidt round out the cast.

Tom Cruise’s famous spy series will come to a dramatic end with “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning,” which will be released in theaters on May 23, 2025. The eighth movie in the long-running action series looks like it will be an explosive conclusion.

The first trailer and image for the movie were shared by Cruise on social media, hinting at a dangerous AI program called “The Entity” that needs to be stopped. The actor showed how emotional the movie was by writing in the caption, “Every choice has led to this.”

Following on from 2023’s “Dead Reckoning,” the new movie will continue with Ethan Hunt racing against time to keep The Entity from getting into the wrong hands. Cruise will be joined by newbie Hannah Waddingham and returning cast members Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames.

Christopher McQuarrie, who has directed the last three movies in the series, will also direct this last one.

Good things come to those who wait, and we’ve been waiting a long, long time for “Mission: Impossible 8” to get a title. Well, we got that and more on Monday. (Ethan Hunt is an Army alum — Happy Veterans Day to all!) If you need a catch up on the previous films, here’s IndieWire’s ranking of the “Mission: Impossible” movies.

In the new film’s teaser trailer, Hunt (Tom Cruise) can be seen sprinting through a variety of landscapes and hardscapes — you simply do not mess with the Cruise formula. At one point, Hunt is running after an airplane that he presumably catches. At another he’s knife-fighting in his underwear; if you weren’t already reminded, from him rappelling into the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, Tom Cruise is in his 60s.

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” will be released in theaters on May 23, 2025. As the teaser trailer,...

After back-to-back Mission: Impossible sequels were announced all the way back in 2019, the culmination of Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise’s ambitious project will now finally be seen over six years later. Following pandemic and strike delays along with a title change, the eighth, seemingly concluding outing for Ethan Hunt has officially been unveiled as Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and the first trailer has arrived today ahead of a May 23, 2025 release.

Featuring the return of Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, and Shea Whigham, the film also features franchise newcomers Janet McTeer, Hannah Waddingham, Katy O’Brian, and more.

The film also marks quite a turning point for Cruise, who will now return to more dramatic filmmaking by leading the next film from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, which begins production this month. He won’t be forever departing the action realm,...

Ethan Hunt is back ... for the final time? The trailer for the next "Mission: Impossible" film is here, and it brings with it a new title that raises an eyebrow or two. The flick is called "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," and the word "final" in there seems to imply this will be the last adventure for the Impossible Mission Force. At one point, this movie was going to be called "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two," as the previous entry was "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One." But "Dead Reckoning Part One" underperformed at the box office, and studio Paramount quickly dropped the "Part One" from the title by the time the film hit digital and Blu-ray.

The title may be different, but "The Final Reckoning" will still be a continuation of the previous film, as "Dead Reckoning" ended on a cliffhanger with villain Gabriel (Esai Morales) getting away.

The title for Tom Cruise’s eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie has finally been revealed, along with the first trailer.

“The Final Reckoning” is now the official title for “Mission: Impossible 8,” which was originally slated to be the “Part Two” to 2023’s “Dead Reckoning.” It’s scheduled to be released on May 23, 2025. The film originally was set for 2022, but was delayed multiple times by the pandemic and SAG-AFTRA actors strike.

Cruise revealed the title and a poster Monday morning, along with the caption “Every choice has led to this.”

In the action-packed trailer, Cruise scuba dives and explores a wrecked submarine, flies and falls out of a biplane and does a lot of running. Angela Bassett is also revealed to be back as CIA Director Erika Sloane, after she first appeared in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.”

In “Dead Reckoning,” Cruise’s Ethan Hunt finds himself up against a dangerous AI...

The first “Mission: Impossible 8” trailer is here, and it looks like we could be reaching the end of the road for Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt. The film, which is now titled “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” plays on the nostalgia for the franchise, including footage from the Brian De Palma-directed 1996 “Mission: Impossible” movie that started it all.

Christopher McQuarrie, who has directed every “Mission” movie since “Rogue Nation,” is back in the director’s chair this time around for a sequel that went through a bit of an evolution. Initially, “Mission: Impossible 7” and “Mission: Impossible 8” were shot back-to-back and titled “Dead Reckoning – Part One” and “Dead Reckoning – Part Two.” But after the disappointing box office performance of the seventh film, it was retitled for home release to just “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” and “M:i 8” got a new title. Thus, “The Final Reckoning” was born.

Exclusive: Angela Bassett is ready for another Mission, Deadline can exclusively reveal.

In Mission: Impossible 8 — now known as Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — Bassett reprises her role as CIA Director Erika Sloane from 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

The plot of the new film, from Paramount Pictures and Skydance, remains under wraps. Most recently garnering multiple Oscar nominations and grossing over $567Mm worldwide with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, the spy action franchise of course center on Tom Cruise’s Impossible Missions Force agent Ethan Hunt, who with his team, has embarked on assorted globe-trotting missions to avert global disaster.

In addition to Cruise, returning cast will include Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Vanessa Kirby, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell and Frederick Schmidt. Others making their Mission: Impossible debut in the eighth installment include Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer,...

Tom Cruise is a very powerful celebrity in terms of influence and popularity, but many are probably unaware of how much grip he has on the casting of his own projects. Obviously, this means he can forbid actors from leaving or let them go just as easily.

Credits: Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One / Paramount Pictures

It only goes to show how much he values the art and process of filmmaking. After all, it’s taxing to find actors for movies only for them to leave. Two celebrities had their fair share of dealing with Cruise, but they had different experiences.

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Ayrton Senna will be brought to the screen in Netflix’s miniseries Senna, played by Gabriel Leone. The actor earlier played the role of racing driver Alfonso de Portago in Michael Mann’s Ferrari. The film follows the life of Senna from the beginning of his career to the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Gabriel Leone in a still from Senna | Credits: Netflix

Senna met a tragic end during the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy in 1994 when his car collided with a concrete wall at high speed. The crash occurred when he was leading in the seventh lap. The incident happened a day after fellow driver Roland Ratzenberger met a similar fate when he struck a concrete wall during the second qualifying session.

The new series hits the streamer on November 29. The life of the racing champion was earlier covered in the 2010 BAFTA-winning documentary film Senna. Apart from this heart-wrenching story,...

Tom Cruise has long been one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood. Known for his passion for cinema and his extreme stunt performances, Cruise recently also showcased his dedication to his fans as he surprised one of his admirers with a sweet gesture.

Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible | Credit: Paramount Pictures

The social media creator and artist Wilf Elliot described it as “the most surreal moment” when he was invited to personally deliver his charcoal painting of the Mission: Impossible star.

Tom Cruise Surprised Artist with a Dream Encounter

Hollywood action star Tom Cruise is known for many things, from his passion for cinema to his often intense behavior on film sets. Beyond that, he’s also recognized for his genuine appreciation of creativity, something that he recently did with a social media creator and tattoo artist.

Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures

The tattoo artist, Wilf Elliot, recently...

Tom Cruise is one of the most legendary Hollywood veterans of all time, having delivered more than just some extraordinary performances and being the recipient of innumerable awards and nominations. For one who made his debut in 1981 through Endless Love, he found his breakthrough sooner than most – within two years – after starring in 1983’s Risky Business.

Tom Cruise. | Credits: Risky Business / Warner Bros.

Since then, the majority of his career has been all merry for him as Cruise made his way through action flicks that launched him as the king of action. And yet, the actor’s lifestyle choices despite having brought to the table a film that made $800 million worldwide are so humble that even young industry starters like Glen Powell and Timothée Chalamet should learn a lesson from it.

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Simon Kinberg’s career has taken him everywhere from the X-Men universe to Star Wars Rebels. His body of work, nevertheless, remains largely divisive. Ask fans of any franchise how they feel about a revival at his hands, and they would not be particularly pleased by the idea.

A Band of Heroes | Credits: Marvel

But whether he’s writing a detective thriller in Sherlock Holmes or launching some old-school mutants into battle, his projects still bring something memorable to the table. With Kinberg signed on to create a new Star Wars trilogy for Lucasfilm, sparking some major excitement (and a little bit of nervousness), let’s count down his top ten movies where he took on the roles of either a writer or director – sometimes even both.

10. Fantastic Four (2015)

The less said about the Fantastic Four, the better. Maybe it is just one of those comics that shouldn’t be turned into a movie.

Let’s talk about Tom Cruise, shall we? You know, that guy who’s been running on our screens since forever. From his breakout role in Taps (1981) to becoming Hollywood’s go-to action superstar, Cruise has pretty much nailed the whole “movie star” thing. With mega-hits like Top Gun (1986), Mission: Impossible (1996), and Jerry Maguire (1996) he’s basically become a one-man box office machine, casually raking in billions of dollars worldwide.

Tom Cruise in a still from Knight and Day (2010) | 20th Century Studios

But here’s the thing, you’d think someone with his track record would have a perfect batting average when it comes to picking scripts, but nope! Even The Tom Cruise has let some pretty decent roles slip through his fingers. Ready for a fun dive into the parallel universe of Tom Cruise’s career? Here are ten times he probably kicked himself for saying “Thanks, but no thanks.

Actress Rebecca Ferguson is known for her work in the Mission: Impossible and Dune franchises. The actress plays the lead role of Juliette Nichols in the dystopian drama series Silo. It is based on a trilogy of novels by author Hugh Howey and is slated to return for a second installment. As a result, Ferguson appeared on a podcast to promote the new season.

Rebecca Ferguson plays the lead role in Silo (Credit: AppleTV+).

During the podcast, Ferguson revealed her admiration for the show’s set and production design. At the same time, Ferguson admitted to stealing trinkets from the set, proving to be a menace for the series. The actress showed no signs of slowing down and here is what Ferguson had to say about her habit of stealing stuff from the sets of Silo.

Rebecca Ferguson Admits to Stealing Souveniers From the Sets of Silo

Actress Rebecca Ferguson...

Rebecca Ferguson broke the hearts of Mission: Impossible fans when she exited the Tom Cruise-led franchise in the seventh film. It was a very final exit as the fan-favorite Ilsa Faust meets her end in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. While Ferguson clarified her stance on why she couldn’t continue as Ilsa, there appear to be more reasons that contributed to her exit.

Rebecca Ferguson in a still from Silo | Credits: AppleTV+

Ferguson revealed that she needed to yearn for a role if she were to make a commitment. For this reason, she initially turned down Graham Yost’s request to return to a second season of AppleTV+’s Silo. However, when the makers came back to her for suggestions, she was more than happy to suggest changes and accept the role.

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Known for his jaw-dropping stunts and relentless commitment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise almost shared the screen with Scarlett Johansson in the third installment of the franchise. However, the thrilling team-up never made it to the big screen, leaving fans to mourn the untapped chemistry and exhilarating action.

Mission: Impossible 3 | Credit: Paramount Pictures

The actress later reflected on the missed opportunity prompted by the filmmaker J.J. Abrams taking over the project after David Fincher stepped down as the director due to creative differences.

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Renowned filmmaker J.J. Abrams took over as the director for the 2006 film Mission: Impossible 3 after David Fincher stepped down due to creative differences, choosing instead to focus on his 2007 thriller Zodiac.

Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan in Mission: Impossible 3 | Credit: Paramount Pictures

However, when Abrams stepped...

Summer blockbusters like “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Twisters” weren’t enough to keep AMC Entertainment from posting a $20.7 million loss during its most recent quarter. It compared unfavorably to the $12.3 million in profit that the world’s largest theater chain posted in the year-ago period.

At the same time, revenue at AMC fell 4.1% to $1.3 billion, down from the $1.4 billion that AMC reported in the year-ago period, which saw the dual releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” a double-billing that turbocharged the box office and inspired the portmanteau “Barbenheimer.” The company reported a loss per-share of 7 cents, compared to earnings of 8 cents in the year-ago quarter.

Attendance at the theater chain also declined, dropping from 73.6 million to 65.1 million on the weaker slate of films. Consequently, admissions revenue dropped from $798 million to $744.2 million, but revenue from concessions grew from $482.7 million to $490.4 million.

Other films released during the three-month period ending in September included “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Alien: Romulus.

I love spy movies. Realistic spy movies, unrealistic spy movies, whatever—you name it and I’m there. If the entertainment quotient isn’t undermined too much by the government propaganda, you have my curiosity and my attention. I have watched the Bond movies, the Mission: Impossible films, the Bourne movies, the Kingsman films, the Yrf Spy Universe stuff, the Jack Ryan movies, Munich, Bridge of Spies, the Spy Kids movies, and more. But for some reason, when this genre enters the small screen and takes the episodic route, it loses my attention. I liked the first season of Jack Ryan, but with every subsequent installment, it got worse. Mr. & Mrs. Smith was horrible. The difference in quality between the first and second seasons of The Family Man was hilarious. Now, we have a TV series franchise in the form of Citadel. Ironically, I have no memory of watching the...

Stephen Belber wrote his story Tape as a play back in 1999, so it was always intended to get multiple interpretations over the years, with productions that would take place in different locations, with different casts and directors. Productions of Tape have been performed in Louisville, Kentucky; New York City; Dublin, Ireland; London, England; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Williamstown, Massachusetts; Buxton, England; Orlando, Florida; Alexandria, Minnesota; and Tehran, Iran, among other places. In 2001, Richard Linklater directed a film adaptation of the story that starred Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and Uma Thurman. And now, Variety reports that Tape has gotten a Hong Kong reimagining. A trailer can be seen in the embed above.

Directed by banker turned film producer and director Bizhan Tong (Forensic Psychologist), the new cinematic take on Tape stars Kenny Kwan (The Legend of Luzhen), Selena Lee (Queen of News), and Adam Pak (A Guilty Conscience). The story explores the...

The word “epic” gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of Grendel, a live-action retelling of John Gardner’s 1971 novel of the same name, it’s not hyperbole. Writer-director Robert D. Krzykowski adapted the book, a modern classic that retells the old English epic poem Beowulf from the perspective of the monster Grendel, who terrorizes the kingdom of Hrothgar of the Danes for 12 years.

The cast is epic, too, with Jeff Bridges as the titular monster, Bryan Cranston as King Hrothgar, Dave Bautista as the warrior Beowulf and T Bone Burnett as the blind, harp-playing Shaper.

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is doing the creature work and design. Filming is set to begin in Europe next year.

Palisades Park Pictures is handling international sales; CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group co-rep rights for North America.

The Hollywood Reporter recently spoke with Krzykowski about Grendel’s deeply...

Although his breakthrough came more than a decade ago through Risky Business (1983), 1984’s Interview with the Vampire still plays a significant role in Tom Cruise’s resume. Embodying the titular vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, he gave one of his best performances to date despite the excruciating pain the preparation of it all had him going through.

Tom Cruise. | Credits: Risky Business / Warner Bros.

Before this, he had already starred in pieces among the likes of Top Gun and Born on the Fourth of July. But while that critical acclamation wasn’t enough to persuade most that he could be the perfect choice for Lestat, what had Neil Jordan convinced about Cruise’s casting was the romantic tragedy of his life – his very fame that had him living his life hidden from the public gaze.

Tom Cruise’s Fame-Filled Life Had Neil Jordan Convinced About His Casting

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In Hollywood, sometimes off-set dramas capture more attention and scrutiny than on-set ones. In actress Rebecca Ferguson’s case as well, a bombshell revelation that she made about her co-star has taken the media as well as the public by surprise. The Swedish actress known for her magnetic portrayals in projects like The White Queen and The Greatest Showman, detailed a very unsettling incident involving a co-star.

She went on record to say that this co-star publicly berated her and left her in tears. In the midst of all this, she did not reveal the name of that actor, further prompting the public to put their thinking caps on for a possible name.

Rebecca Ferguson in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Several names of notable A-listers were thrown in the mix, with the fans bringing every actor that Ferguson has worked with in the past. In this article,...

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Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise is renowned for his electrifying performances and dedication to his craft. He goes above and beyond to immerse himself entirely in any role he takes on. Whether performing death-defying stunts in the Mission: Impossible series, portraying complex characters in films like Rain Man or Jerry Maguire, or mastering new skills for action-packed sequences, Cruise has consistently pushed himself to deliver authenticity in every role.

However, there was a time when Cruise took on a role that required him to embody a literal creature of the night, portraying the menacing vampire Lestat in Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire. Cruise played the ruthless, evil character who committed horrific acts. Tom Cruise was stepping away from his usual roles for this character, but despite the dark and explicit nature of the Lestat,...

There’s no stopping Tom Cruise from conquering Hollywood’s box office even in his 60s, and that’s all thanks to one movie he did when he was 20 – Paul Brickman’s Risky Business (1983). The film catapulted the actor to stardom and it paved the way for him to become a major leading man material.

Credits: Francis Ford Coppola via Jake’s Takes / YouTube

When he took the offer to do the movie, he was also working on another project with veteran director Francis Ford Coppola. To team up with such an esteemed filmmaker would be an honor, but Cruise shockingly left the rehearsals for Brickman’s movie.

Tom Cruise Left a Francis Ford Coppola Movie for Risky Business

Hollywood hunk Tom Cruise collaborated with Francis Ford Coppola in the 1983 crime thriller film The Outsiders, and at the time, the actor was not yet a big name. Still, the director...

Actress Rebecca Ferguson Revealed She Was Once Molested On Set (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson has made a remarkable impact on the film industry with her captivating performances and acting skills. She gained her breakthrough for her role as Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible series and went on to star in other hit projects like Doctor Sleep, The Greatest Showman, and Dune. While her stardom is recognizable from her work, her rise to success didn’t come without challenges.

Ferguson previously opened up about the dark sides of the industry, acknowledging the complex and shadowy world that actors have to go through while pursuing their careers. During an old interview with The Independent, the Dune actress opened up about her disturbing experience with sexual harassment in the industry. Ferguson recalled the nasty on-set incident and revealed how she felt someone touching her from behind.

The Mission: Impossible star said,...

When you think of action heroes, names like Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone immediately spring to mind. But if we’re talking about taking action to the next level—Tom Cruise is in a league of his own. His portrayal of Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible series has become the stuff of legend. Since 1996, the franchise has been a high-speed thrill ride, mixing espionage, high-octane chases, and gravity-defying stunts, all with Cruise at the wheel.

Henry Cavill in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Credit: Paramount Pictures

However, as the franchise churned out sequels and the stakes kept getting higher, so did the intensity of the action. With each new installment, the thrills escalated, and the risk factor only multiplied. This trend hit a peak with Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), the seventh flick in the series, which saw Henry Cavill join the action.

Cavill, who had already proven his...

Tom Cruise was looking at a career in wrestling when an injury pushed him into acting. Cruise was a real go-getter during his wrestling days and kept it the same way in his movies. When it came to dangerous stunts, the actor took it upon himself to deliver it with authenticity. He performs the stunts in his films himself, thanks to his athletic background.

The bike stunt in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Cruise’s stunts have become a symbolic part of his action films. However, it also results in huge production costs for the studio, which they don’t seem to mind. The Jerry Maguire actor’s fans always want to see him in action. While the actor is 62, he doesn’t stop himself from giving his full effort into a film.

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Tom Cruise established himself as a bankable commercial star with a string of stylish action movies during the 1980s and 1990s. One of the projects that contributed to Cruise’s early success was the 1990 sports action-drama film Days of Thunder, which received mixed reviews but was a commercial success at the box office.

Tom Cruise starred in 1990’s Days of Thunder (Credit: Paramount Pictures).

According to reports, Cruise is eyeing a sequel to the film revolving around the NASCAR racing scene. However, if the proposed sequel is supposed to be a hit revival in the vein of Top Gun 2, Cruise needs to avoid one crucial mistake from the first installment that still haunts its legacy. Here is what Tom Cruise needs to change for Days of Thunder 2 to succeed.

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Tom Cruise starred in the 1990 sports action-drama Days of Thunder,...

Melissa Gilbert Once Revealed She Dated Tom Cruise When He Was A ‘Starving Actor’ (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

The journey of renowned Hollywood celebrities like Tom Cruise needs no elaboration. His rise to stardom after he became the face of Mission: Impossible earned him global recognition. While his acting career is much talked about, his dating life is no less thrilling than his action-packed films. Before Cruise became a household name in the industry, he dated Little House on the Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert. In the early 1980s, when people would call Cruise Tom Who? and not the Hollywood heartthrob he is today, the two shared a brief romance.

While Cruise’s net worth today might be gigantic, his life wasn’t smooth as always. The Top Gun actor had no connection to the film industry, which made it harder for him to make his name. Not only this, Cruise...

Was Tom Cruise criticized for Tropic Thunder? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Remember when Tom Cruise turned the Hollywood game upside down in Tropic Thunder? Forget his usual high-octane heroics; in this 2008 gem, he traded in his action star cape for the over-the-top persona of Les Grossman, a studio exec you’d never want to meet in a dark alley. Seriously, it was bold—and honestly, a little bizarre. That’s what makes it brilliant.

Cruise waltzed into the film like a whirlwind, and one of the standout moments was his hilariously outrageous dance to Ludacris’s “Get Back.” Here’s the kicker: Cruise needed a big favor from the rapper to nail that iconic scene. That’s right—before he could bust a move, he had to get the green light from Ludacris. Talk about a power move!

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Tom Cruise has been an integral part of the Hollywood machine, propelling it from the infancy of 21st-century espionage thrillers to heights never achieved before. With his Mission: Impossible saga, Cruise ditched his Oscar-baiting filmography from the 90s and transitioned into a full-time action hero, earning the title of the world’s only remaining true movie star.

Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One [Credit: Paramount Pictures]

However, separating art from the artist is a thing of the past, and for Tom Cruise, popular culture’s fondness for dissecting art with moral, political, and social implications bears a heavy price. His stardom and status may amass billions of fans and impress the studio execs with box office earnings, but there might be someone who refuses to be swayed by all the hype and ruckus.

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Tom Cruise has been in all corners of the film industry. He has tried genres and characters, explored every kind of director, and been in everything from a blockbuster film to a box-office bomb. Considering how well-experienced he is, it is not surprising that his talent has gained him the one honor higher than being loved by critics in Hollywood: being respected by one’s peers.

Credits: Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder | Credit: Paramount Pictures

Cruise has been praised for his talent by all of the greats. Big names like Steven Spielberg and Rob Reiner have sung nothing but praise for the actor, and he is deserving of nothing less.

Most recently, Michael Caine spoke on his first meeting with Cruise. It is safe to say that his description was quite interesting.

Tom Cruise’s First Meeting with Michael Caine

In 1983, Tom Cruise had just started his career in Hollywood,...

Was Tom Cruise obsessed with Mission Impossible Co-star? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tom Cruise’s relationship with Nicole Kidman was one of Hollywood’s iconic love stories. From being the industry’s power couple in the 90s, they were married for over a decade, and their on and off-screen chemistry was unforgettable. Cruise found himself with Rebecca Ferguson in Mission: Impossible years after their split. Since the actor has always garnered much attention for his personal life, he reportedly grew to have an infatuation with Ferguson.

Although Cruise has always desired privacy in his personal life, his off-screen romance with Ferguson didn’t go unnoticed by his fans. As per the National Enquirer, the Top Gun actor was drawn to Ferguson because she highly resembled his ex-wife, Kidman. The source also suggested that what caught Cruise’s attention with Ferguson was a scene similar to one Kidman had done in the past.