Unleashing Unprecedented Thrills: MI 7 Director Sets Sky-High Targets for Blockbuster Tom Cruise Movie

Director Christopher McQuarrie expresses his optimism for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, aiming for it to outperform the success of Top Gun: Maverick. The Mission: Impossible film series, starring Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, has been captivating audiences since its inception in 1996. With a cumulative worldwide box office gross of over $3.5 billion, the franchise stands as one of the most commercially successful of all time. McQuarrie, who joined the series as writer and director for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, will continue to steer the ship for movies seven and eight. In an interview with Total Film, McQuarrie emphasizes that the creative team does not see themselves as competing with other franchises, but rather challenging their own achievements. He even aspires to surpass Cruise's most recent film.

We do not view Bond or John Wick as our competitors. We have a deep appreciation for those movies and respect for the filmmakers behind them. Our desire is to see them succeed. Our true competition lies within ourselves.

After watching Top Gun, we were inspired to surpass it. We were determined to outshine Top Gun and exceed its success. This is our mindset. We only consider ourselves as rivals. In Part Two, you will witness elements that have greatly benefited from the knowledge and experience gained from Maverick.

Will Mission: Impossible 7 Be A Success?

Early box office forecasts indicate that Mission: Impossible 7 is poised to surpass the impressive worldwide total of $791 million achieved by its predecessor. Despite facing competition from other highly anticipated films such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, as well as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, industry experts believe that Mission: Impossible 7 has the potential to reach the coveted $1 billion mark. This would not only solidify its position as the highest-grossing installment in the franchise but also demonstrate the unwavering ambition of director Christopher McQuarrie and lead actor Tom Cruise. With Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One being their ninth collaboration, McQuarrie and Cruise have consistently raised the bar with each new film. Hence, it is reasonable to expect that Mission: Impossible 7 will achieve a level of success on par with that of Top Gun: Maverick.

Dead Reckoning Part One may not surpass the global box office success of Top Gun: Maverick, which earned $1.46 billion. However, it has the potential to come close to that impressive number. The competition it faces might impact its performance in the short term, especially considering Tom Cruise's frustration with Oppenheimer for giving IMAX screens to another film instead of Dead Reckoning. Nevertheless, there is reason for optimism regarding its long-term prospects. Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise are undoubtedly hoping that Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will surpass expectations and become a massive hit.