Episode 2945
Mission: Impossible (film series)
Mon, 2025-May-26 02:03 UTC
Length - 2:48
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With 207,672 views on Sunday, 25 May 2025 our article of the day is Mission: Impossible (film series).
Mission: Impossible is an American series of action spy films, based on the 1966 TV series created by Bruce Geller. The series is mainly produced by Tom Cruise, who plays Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Mission Force (IMF). The films have been directed, written, and scored by various filmmakers and crew, while incorporating musical themes from the original series by Lalo Schifrin.
Starting in 1996, it follows the missions of the IMF's main field team, under Hunt's leadership, to stop an enemy force and prevent an impending global disaster. The series focuses on Hunt's character, and like the television series' structure, is complemented by an ensemble cast, such as Luther Stickell (played by Ving Rhames) and Benji Dunn (played by Simon Pegg), who have recurring roles.
The series has experienced a generally positive reception from critics and audience. It is the 17th-highest-grossing film series of all time, earning over $4.35 billion worldwide, and is often cited as one of the best action franchises to date. The sixth film, subtitled Fallout, was released on July 27, 2018 and is currently the series' highest-grossing entry. The seventh film, Dead Reckoning Part One, was released in July 2023, and an eighth and final film, The Final Reckoning, had its theatrical release in late May 2025. The films are co-produced and released by Paramount Pictures.
In 2024, the series received its first Academy Award nominations, with Dead Reckoning Part One being nominated in the categories of Best Visual Effects and Best Sound at the 96th ceremony.
This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:03 UTC on Monday, 26 May 2025.
For the full current version of the article, see Mission: Impossible (film series) on Wikipedia.
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