Mission: Impossible 8 to be the final film in the Tom Cruise franchise? Here's what we know so far

The fact that legacy franchises are now reaching their end after spending decades on the big screen is heartbreaking. For a generation that has grown up with them, it feels like a part of their existence is about to be lost. One such franchise that is a core memory for many is the Tom Cruise-led Mission: Impossible. For most of us, the introduction to the lore of a man who does his own stunts—even if it means suspending himself mid-air thousands of feet above the ground on a plane—began with this franchise. So now, as we brace ourselves for the eighth film, one of the most anticipated movies across the world, there is an upsetting possibility that it may be the last installment in the franchise. 

Mission: Impossible 8 To Be the Last MI Film?

Yes, you read that right. Tom Cruise fans have been on the edge of their seats as the star has promised an action-packed drama like no other with Mission: Impossible 8. Even though Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One did not perform as expected at the box office, the fans still have hope and are clearly not abandoning their superstar. However, it seems like Tom might be considering an end for the franchise and may make the eighth film his swan song. Read on to learn more.

Started in 1996, the Mission: Impossible franchise has flourished over the years. However, the eighth film has been the talk of the town for a while and has been in the making for a long time. A Hollywood Reporter report now suggests that the studio and the leading man might end up making this the last film in the franchise after almost 30 years. It’s being said that it’s Tom Cruise’s decision to make this his final film in the franchise. There is no clarity or confirmation on this as we are yet to see the trailer or any promotional material to confirm it.

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The report also says that Tom Cruise is in discussions with Paramount to revive Days of Thunder and possibly bring a third Top Gun movie. "He's talking [to Paramount] about Top Gun and Days of Thunder,” says a studio insider familiar with the discussions. “It’s going to be what comes together first in terms of a script. It depends on the idea and, ultimately, the script.”

Mission: Impossible 8 Trailer To Release Soon?

Simon Pegg recently revealed that Mission: Impossible 8 is nearing the finish line and that the trailer may be released quite soon. “Yes, it is. There will be a trailer for Mission: Impossible quite soon. Probably attached to a large release coming up. That’s all I’ll say.” So, maybe the announcement might be made with the trailer, or this could just be a hoax.

You can watch the first six Mission: Impossible films on JioCinema with your OTTplay Premium subscription too. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more information on this and everything else from the world of streaming and films.

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