'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' smashed Indian box-office records: Tom Cruise's film crosses Rs 65 crore in 6 days

Tom Cruise’s latest action spectacle, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is making an impressive mark in Indian theatres. As per early data from Sacnilk, the film has amassed a staggering Rs 65.30 crore in net earnings across India by its eighth day, holding firm despite the expected midweek slowdown.

A Solid Start Anchors the Film’s Run

The movie opened with great energy, generating Rs 16.5 crore on its debut Saturday. Sunday’s performance surged even higher, touching 17 crore, powered by full-house screenings in multiplexes and enthusiastic fans who’ve followed the franchise through the years. Predictably, weekday earnings tapered, slipping to Rs 5.75 crore each on Monday and Tuesday. By Thursday, numbers fell slightly to Rs 4.65 crore. Still, the film concluded its first week with an impressive Rs 54.4 crore across its multiple language releases, including English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

Renewed Momentum in Second Weekend

The second Saturday (Day 8) witnessed a boost in momentum, with the film pulling in an estimated Rs7 crore nationwide. The English version performed especially well, posting an overall 46.44% occupancy in 2D formats. Major metros like Bengaluru and Mumbai showed strong turnouts, with evening shows in Bengaluru hitting a remarkable 74% attendance. The Hindi version had a gentler run, averaging 21.58% occupancy but still showed a better response during night screenings. These numbers propelled the movie’s India net total to ₹65.30 crore, signaling healthy ongoing interest.

Behind the Action: The Final Chapter of a Legacy

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and co-written with Erik Jendresen, The Final Reckoning represents the climactic conclusion to the Mission: Impossible saga. It continues the story directly from Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Tom Cruise reprises his legendary role, also serving as producer alongside McQuarrie. The ensemble cast includes returning stars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett.

Originally, Cruise had announced in 2019 that the seventh and eighth films would be shot back-to-back under McQuarrie’s guidance. But in early 2021, scheduling changes altered those plans. The returning actors and some new faces were confirmed shortly afterward. Composer Lorne Balfe, originally slated to score the film, exited the project and was replaced by Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey.

Filming began in March 2022 in the UK and continued in exotic locations like Malta, Norway, and South Africa. However, the July 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike paused production until it resumed in March 2024. Shooting concluded in November of the same year. The film’s name changed from Dead Reckoning Part Two to The Final Reckoning in late 2023.

With a budget ranging between $300–400 million, the movie is among the costliest ever made. Its world premiere took place in Tokyo on May 5, 2025, followed by a special Cannes screening. It hit U.S. theatres on May 23 and earned $30.8 million globally in its early release days, alongside glowing reviews from critics.