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Mission: Impossible— Dead Reckoning Part One is set to hit theaters soon, sparking renewed speculation about the future of the beloved franchise. While Tom Cruise has consistently shown his dedication and belief in the series, director Christopher McQuarrie recently took the opportunity to shed some light on what lies ahead for the Mission Impossible universe.

Since its debut in 1996, the first Mission Impossible film captivated audiences by following the journey of Ethan Hunt, an American government agent played by Cruise, who finds himself framed for murder and embarks on a quest for truth, all while being abandoned by his organization. This initial installment paved the way for five more films, propelling Cruise to A-list status and turning the Mission Impossible series into a cultural phenomenon. It has since become one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, amassing a staggering $3.5 billion in global box office revenue. Now, more than twenty years later, fans eagerly await the seventh installment, eager to discover what lies ahead for Hunt.

Mission: Impossible— Dead Reckoning Part One is scheduled to be released in July 2023. However, the movie had its world premiere in June at the iconic Piazza di Spagna in Rome. The premiere was graced by the presence of Cruise, McQuarrie, and the rest of the film's cast. The celebrities happily posed for photographs on the red carpet, mingling with fans and participating in the customary round of interviews. As the director of the previous three Mission: Impossible films, McQuarrie was inevitably asked about the future of the franchise. In response, he confidently stated to The Hollywood Reporter, "Mission: Impossible will come to an end when the audience ceases to be entertained."

The director expressed that Mission: Impossible 7 was filmed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Returning to a city filled with enthusiastic fans who were thrilled to see their work brought him immense joy. Despite being stuck in traffic, he had never felt happier. Cruise, on the other hand, reflects on his experience portraying the character and highlights the unique challenges faced during the making of this new installment. He emphasizes his dedication to studying both the character and the technological aspects that bring Mission: Impossible 7 to life. Cruise states that he has always had a passion for filmmaking and traveling the world, and he is grateful for the opportunity to continue doing so.

Mission: Impossible— Dead Reckoning Part One will hit theaters on July 12, 2023.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter