As a kid, I enjoyed watching the original Mission: Impossible TV series. It was filled with action and intrigue—the kind of edge-of-your-seat drama that kept you guessing. The original show aired from 1966 to 1973 and set the stage for a legacy of high-stakes espionage storytelling.

Fast forward to today, and the Mission: Impossible film series, starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, has taken that same spirit and cranked it up with globe-trotting stunts, intense plot twists, and jaw-dropping action. Since the first film in 1996, each installment has built on the last—faster, bolder, and more daring than ever.

What truly sets the series apart is Cruise’s commitment to doing many of his own stunts, whether he’s hanging off cliffs, scaling skyscrapers, or free-falling from planes. It’s this mix of physical intensity and smart storytelling that keeps the franchise fresh and fans coming back.

Here’s a look at all the films in the Mission: Impossible series so far:

1. Mission: Impossible – May 22, 1996
2. Mission: Impossible 2 – May 24, 2000
3. Mission: Impossible III – May 5, 2006
4. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – December 16, 2011
5. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – July 31, 2015
6. Mission: Impossible – Fallout – July 27, 2018
7. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One – July 12, 2023
8. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – Coming May 23, 2025

From its roots as a classic TV show to the edge-of-your-seat blockbusters we see today, Mission: Impossible has proven that some missions really are worth accepting—again and again. I’m especially excited for the upcoming installment, The Final Reckoning, which appears to be the last in the series. You can bet I’ll be heading to the theater to see it—stay tuned for a movie review!

Are you a huge fan gearing up to catch it on the big screen tomorrow? Here’s a link to the movie trailer: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Trailer)

Hope you’ll be able to see it! Thanks for stopping by!!

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