Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is set to surpass a significant franchise record at the domestic box office. This installment, which could potentially mark the conclusion of Tom Cruise's portrayal of Ethan Hunt, promises to be the most thrilling Mission: Impossible film to date. With a budget of approximately $290 million, the movie's global performance will determine its success.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the release of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is projected to generate $90 million during its opening weekend in the domestic box office. This would make it the highest-grossing opening for any Mission: Impossible film. The previous holder of this record was the 2018 film Mission: Impossible - Fallout, which earned $61.2 million domestically in its opening weekend.
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The success of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is anticipated to be driven by its thrilling action sequences. An example of such a scene is where Cruise jumps off a cliff on a motorcycle and free-falls towards the ground. During the practice of this daring stunt, there was a close call when Cruise almost collided with the cliff face while deploying his parachute.
Apart from being the most exhilarating chapter in the Mission: Impossible series, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One was revealed to be the first part of a two-part finale for the franchise. However, director Christopher McQuarrie has recently hinted at the possibility of Mission: Impossible 9 and confirmed that there are already ideas being discussed for a sequel to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two. Nonetheless, it remains uncertain whether Cruise would continue his involvement in the franchise if Mission: Impossible 9 were to materialize.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One's impressive performance at the domestic box office indicates a promising future for the franchise, paving the way for potential future installments. However, with formidable contenders like Oppenheimer and Barbie also vying for attention in the crowded July box office, the ultimate success of the film remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is poised to establish itself as a triumphant addition to the Mission: Impossible series, despite the fierce competition.