In ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One’, Tom Cruise has performed a stunt one can only imagine.
Lethal agent Ethan Hunt is back on the radar with yet another high-octane adventure from the Mission Impossible franchise. The enthralling twists and turns from the upcoming seventh film of this series is certain to leave audiences at the edge of their seats. The story of ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One’ follows Ethan Hunt and the IMF team, who must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands.
With control of the future and the world's fate at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins. Slated to release on 12th July 2023, fans can watch the film at their nearest cinemas. While the excitement is just about to unfold, here are Tom Cruise’s most incredible stunts from the franchise that will continue to be remembered for years.
Scaling over The Burj Khalifa
In ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’, released in 2011, Tom Cruise climbed the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, with no stunt double. He suspended himself from the building’s exterior, showcasing his strength and agility. This stunt was hailed by critics and fans across the globe.
Setting A Record For Underwater Breath Hold
In ‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’, Tom Cruise, who essayed Ethan Hunt, held his breath underwater for six whole minutes! His record was recently defeated by Kate Winslet; however, the training Cruise undertook was looked upon by audiences globally and depicted in the stellar film scene that received a standing ovation.
Hanging From A Plane
For ‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’, Tom Cruise performed an incredible stunt by clinging to the side of an airplane during take-off. The aircraft reached a speed of nearly 140MPH, but Cruise still risked his life to deliver a satisfying scene for fans of the franchise.
Taking A High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Jump
For ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’, Tom Cruise jumped from a plane at an altitude of 25,000 feet! The stunt was widely appreciated. The cameraman jumped alongside Cruise. Two cameras were running there, the one that captured the footage shown in the movie and the second one that captured the footage we were watching. HALO jumps are complicated and terrifying enough on their own. Cruise certainly impressed fans with this one.
Performing a motorcycle cliff jump!
In the upcoming film ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One’, Tom Cruise has taken a leap of faith and performed a stunt one can only imagine. Cruise rode a motorcycle off a cliff. The BTS footage revealed a few months earlier showed him practicing the stunt all day. This will be one of the most awaited stunts in the film that fans will be eager to witness!
If you’re eager to witness Tom Cruise taking on more high-octane stunts, make sure to watch Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One, Wednesday onwards.