Mission: Impossible 7 Proves Its Box Office Power Against Indiana Jones 5 (No Flop in Sight!)

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has had a disappointing opening weekend, not meeting the high expectations set for it. The film, which premiered in theaters on Wednesday, July 12, is the seventh installment in the popular franchise that began with Mission: Impossible in 1996, based on the well-known 1960s TV series. Starring Tom Cruise as the iconic spy Ethan Hunt, the movie features a talented ensemble cast including Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, and Pom Klementieff.

According to Deadline, Mission: Impossible 7's box office performance fell significantly short of the projected $90 million earnings for its opening weekend in the United States. Current estimates suggest the film will earn $54.2 million over the course of three days and $78 million over five days, placing it behind the less well-received Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which earned $60 million in three days and $83.9 million in five days. However, the international box office numbers for Mission: Impossible are promising and are expected to prevent the film from being considered a failure, despite its hefty production budget of nearly $300 million.

How Mission: Impossible 7 Can Make Up For Its Disappointing Opening

Dead Reckoning​ experienced an unexpected opening compared to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The potential financial implications of Mission: Impossible 7 falling behind its predecessor are concerning, considering it needs to reach around $800 million to break even, including publicity costs. However, there are significant contrasts between this Mission: Impossible sequel and Dial of Destiny.

The primary distinction lies in the Rotten Tomatoes scores. While Dial of Destiny received a disappointing Rotten rating when it debuted a month earlier, Dead Reckoning is currently maintaining a strong Certified Fresh rating of 96 percent. This positive score will help sustain audience interest in the movie as the weeks progress.

The second, and the most significant, distinction is that Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is expected to perform significantly better in international markets. Dial of Destiny fared even worse internationally than it did in the United States, possibly due to the absence of a strong following overseas. However, Tom Cruise, one of the biggest global stars in modern cinema, and the successful track record of the Mission: Impossible movies in the worldwide market should contribute to surpassing the underwhelming initial earnings.