Mission Impossible 7 Breaks All Records, Surpassing a Monumental Box Office Milestone

Summary

Mission: Impossible 7 has now earned $551.9 million worldwide, pushing the franchise's cumulative box office total past $4 billion.

Tom Cruise's enduring stardom and consistently positive reviews have ensured the longevity of the franchise for nearly three decades. However, the underwhelming box office figures of the latest installment now cast doubt on what lies ahead for the series. While both Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie have previously indicated their desire to continue the franchise, the fate of Mission: Impossible 8 may serve as a pivotal factor in determining its future.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has not met Paramount's expectations as a blockbuster, but it has achieved a major box office milestone for the franchise. Tom Cruise reprises his role as superspy Ethan Hunt, which he first portrayed in 1996, in this latest sequel directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Despite receiving acclaim from critics, the film has faced difficulties in making a significant impact at the box office due to its inflated budget of $300 million, worsened further by the ongoing COVID situation.

How Much Longer Will Mission: Impossible Continue?

According to The Numbers, the box office receipts for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One have now surpassed $551.9 million globally, bringing the total earnings for the entire franchise to over $4 billion. With the addition of Mission: Impossible – Fallout's impressive $786.6 million, the franchise's cumulative total stands at a staggering $4.128 billion across seven movies.

Having earned more than $4 billion, it is evident why the Mission: Impossible franchise has sustained itself for almost three decades. Tom Cruise remains a highly lucrative star, and if the film had not been budgeted at $300 million, Mission: Impossible 7's box office performance would have been commendable. Although the movie is unlikely to break even during its theatrical run, there is a high probability of achieving profitability through Video on Demand (VOD), not to mention the value it will bring to the Paramount Plus streaming service.

The disappointing box office numbers of the film raise concerns about the future of the franchise. Although filming for Mission: Impossible 8 is underway and set to release next summer, the possibility of a delay exists due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Nevertheless, the film will eventually be completed and released. However, the future beyond that remains uncertain.

McQuarrie and Cruise have expressed their interest in making Mission: Impossible 9, stating that they will continue as long as the audience finds it entertaining. Therefore, the success of the next movie will significantly impact the franchise's future. Despite the film's underwhelming performance at the box office, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, which may lead to a stronger performance for its sequel next year.

Source: The Numbers