Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is an action-packed adventure that highlights Tom Cruise’s dedication to performing daring stunts. As the eighth and likely final chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise, the film features some of Cruise’s most intense feats, including one that left him so exhausted he had to be carried away by the crew. In another, Cruise repeatedly jumped out of a helicopter while strapped to a parachute set on fire midair.
The film’s climactic plane sequence earned Cruise a Guinness World Record for the “most burning parachute jumps by an individual.” Cruise performed the dangerous stunt 16 times, with each jump involving a parachute that would catch fire, sending him into free fall. He deployed his reserve chute at the last possible moment, ensuring that the burning parachute was nearly entirely consumed by the time he released it.
In behind-the-scenes footage from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Cruise explains the challenges of the stunt, saying, “If this is twisted while it’s burning, I’m going to be spinning and burnt. I have to kick out of the twist and then ignite in 10 seconds.” He added, “We’re going to be real smart. I’m not saying be risky. We don’t take risks, obviously.”
Cruise’s record-breaking achievements aren’t limited to stunts. Tom doesn’t just play action heroes – he is an action hero!” said Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records. “His focus on authenticity and pushing the limits has made him one of the most successful actors in Hollywood.” This isn’t Cruise’s first world record, as he also holds the title for the most consecutive \$100-million-grossing films.
Over the course of his career, Cruise has set numerous records, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is no exception. The film achieved the highest opening-day box office gross in the franchise’s history, bringing in \$25 million on its first day, surpassing the \$22.8 million opening of Mission: Impossible – Fallout. The movie’s worldwide total reached \$204.5 million, contributing to the biggest Memorial Day weekend in box office history.
The film picks up directly after Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, with Ethan Hunt and his IMF team racing to stop a dangerous entity from wiping out humanity. Fans eager to see the action unfold—or revisit it—can enjoy the film as part of a “weekend of action on the big screen,” an event Cruise himself has endorsed.
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