Tom Cruise Defies Time and Gravity, Races Through 10 Minutes of Uninterrupted Action in Epic Mission: Impossible Compilation!

Paramount Pictures has released a video to commemorate Tom Cruise's birthday by compiling every scene of him running as IMF agent Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise. The first movie, released in 1996, marked Cruise's debut as Hunt, and the series has since continued to showcase his impressive stunts and action sequences. Despite the ever-evolving stunts in each installment, Cruise's running has remained a consistent feature throughout the franchise. To honor his 61st birthday, watch the video below to witness every memorable running scene.

Cruise often runs in movies outside of Mission: Impossible as well, of course, and is widely regarded as the best runner in Hollywood for his posture and propulsive movements.

How Much Longer Can Tom Cruise Do Mission: Impossible Movies?

Last year, it was reported that Mission: Impossible 8 would mark the conclusion of the franchise, and fans anticipated an explosive farewell for Ethan. However, director Christopher McQuarrie has recently hinted that Mission: Impossible 8 may not be the end after all, and the story could potentially continue through additional sequels. Although the director does not explicitly mention whether Cruise will return for these potential sequels, it is difficult to envision the franchise without him at this juncture.

Content: Speaking about his affinity for action filmmaking, Cruise addressed the question of whether he plans to scale back on performing risky stunts. The actor firmly stated that he has no intention of retiring from such daring feats and even expressed his intention to continue doing them in his 80s. So, it seems the real question is not how much longer Cruise will portray Ethan in Mission: Impossible, but rather how long audiences will stay interested.

Now in his early 60s, Cruise's star power shows no signs of diminishing. The success of Top Gun: Maverick at the box office and the projections for Mission: Impossible 7 indicate that he still captivates audiences. Eventually, there will come a time when the Mission: Impossible franchise and Cruise's involvement become too far-fetched, but for now, Cruise and McQuarrie seem driven to push the boundaries of action cinema. Consequently, it appears that Cruise will continue sprinting across the screen for many years to come.

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