Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the highly anticipated eighth installment of the iconic franchise starring Tom Cruise, is officially slated for release in Vietnam on May 30, 2025 - one week after its North American debut.

With a staggering budget of USD 400 million (approx. VND 10 trillion), the film promises a cinematic spectacle worthy of concluding one of the most celebrated action franchises of all time.

Audiences can once again expect jaw-dropping stunts, high-stakes sequences, and an all-or-nothing performance from Tom Cruise that pushes the limits of what’s humanly possible.

Tom Cruise nearly drowns during high-risk submarine scene

Among the film’s most harrowing scenes is one set inside an 8.5-million-liter underwater tank, where Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, is trapped inside the wreckage of the Sevastopol submarine.

Navigating through a chaotic tangle of debris and rising water, Cruise had only a custom breathing device offering ten minutes of oxygen - a limit he dangerously pushed during filming, nearly blacking out underwater.

Another highlight revealed during the film’s Super Bowl trailer is a daring aerial stunt in which Cruise clings to a plane flying at high altitude.

Behind-the-scenes footage confirms that the actor lost consciousness mid-shoot due to oxygen deprivation, underscoring the extreme physical risks he takes to deliver authentic action sequences.

A fitting finale to a legendary franchise

With its largest-ever production budget, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning marks the most expensive chapter in the franchise’s history.

Tom Cruise’s contribution to Mission: Impossible goes far beyond acting. As the heart and soul of the series, he has portrayed Ethan Hunt across all eight films, carving out an iconic status rivaling James Bond himself.

His decision to personally perform the majority of the franchise’s death-defying stunts has become a hallmark of the series and a key factor in its enduring global appeal.

To date, the Mission: Impossible franchise has grossed over USD 4 billion at the global box office, driven in large part by Cruise’s relentless pursuit of realism and on-screen intensity.

Vietnamese moviegoers can mark May 30, 2025 on their calendars, when this blockbuster action epic lands in theaters nationwide.

Quynh An