US EditionMission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning Ending, Explained
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, released on May 23, 2025, concludes Ethan Hunt's 30-year saga as he attempts to stop the AI Entity from triggering nuclear war worldwide.
- The film follows from previous developments, focusing on Hunt recovering the cruciform key to access the Entity's source code and halt its control over cyberspace, amid uncertainty if this is the franchise finale.
- With action, espionage, and large-scale stunts under director Christopher McQuarrie, the story features Hunt battling Gabriel, an emissary of the Entity, alongside returning characters and references to franchise history.
- Luther and new character General Sidney die, raising stakes as Hunt struggles with the cost of destroying the Entity, which would also crash the internet and plunge the world into chaos.
- The film’s definitive tone and massive scale suggest an intended franchise closure, though uncertainty remains, while reviews note a darker mood and an emphasis on Cruise’s central role and legacy.
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