The excitement is building as action star Tom Cruise is all set to return to theatres after nearly two years. The Hollywood superstar was last seen in 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (also known as Mission: Impossible 7). Now, he is back with the eighth and final chapter of the iconic action series, titled Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (or Mission: Impossible 8).
This new installment is scheduled to release in North American theatres on May 23, 2025, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. But with high hopes come big challenges. The film will be clashing with Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which is expected to perform surprisingly well at the box office.
Despite this strong competition, Mission: Impossible 8 is showing promising signs, especially in advance ticket sales. According to the latest box office update, the movie’s pre-sales are better than what we saw for Dead Reckoning Part One. One of the reasons for this is the growing popularity of premium format screenings, like IMAX and Dolby, which are in high demand among fans.
Industry experts believe that Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will have a strong start at the domestic box office. Even with the clash, it is expected to earn around $70 to $80 million during its first 3 days (Friday to Sunday).
Let’s take a look at the records. The biggest 3-day opening weekend for the franchise still belongs to Mission: Impossible 2, which came out 25 years ago. That film was released on a Wednesday and made a huge $78.84 million over its 5-day opening weekend. In comparison, Dead Reckoning Part One earned $78.49 million during its 5-day run in 2023.
So, the big question is: Can Mission: Impossible 8 beat these numbers and set a new record? With Tom Cruise leading the charge and the franchise’s loyal fanbase, there’s a good chance it could happen. Positive word-of-mouth and good audience reviews will play a major role in how well the film performs after its opening weekend.
Another thing working in the movie’s favor is the Memorial Day holiday. Since Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is releasing just before Memorial Day, the film gets a 4-day extended weekend. In this case, the total box office earnings could jump to $90 million or even reach the $100 million mark.
If this happens, the movie could break the franchise’s long-standing record and deliver the biggest opening weekend ever for a Mission: Impossible film.
In short, Tom Cruise is back in action, and fans are ready. While the competition with Lilo & Stitch may slow things down a bit, the power of the Mission: Impossible brand, along with Cruise’s unmatched star power, could lead to a huge opening weekend. Now all eyes are on May 23, when the final mission begins.
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