Mission Impossible all Movies 2023

Mission Impossible all Movies 2023 ~ In 1996, three decades after the Mission: Impossible TV series first premiered on CBS, Paramount Pictures enlisted Tom Cruise to bring the franchise to the silver screen. Over the course of 27 years, Cruise has steered the franchise through six spy films, accumulating a remarkable $3.5 billion USD at the box office, firmly establishing it as one of the greatest action franchises ever.

With the upcoming releases of the seventh and eighth installments, titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Part Two respectively, we have compiled a spoiler-free* list of every Mission: Impossible movie. The list is ordered both by narrative chronology and release date, allowing you to watch or re-watch the movies in their proper sequence.

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How Many Mission Impossible Movies Are There?

Since its inception in 1996, the Mission: Impossible series has produced six movies. The seventh installment is set to release this year, followed by an eighth in 2024. For detailed information on where to stream all the Mission: Impossible movies, refer to our comprehensive guide.

Mission Impossible Movies in Chronological Order

To follow the Mission Impossible chronology, all you need to do is watch the movies in the order of their release. The narrative chronology aligns perfectly with the release order, starting from the first film in 1996, Mission Impossible, and concluding with 2018’s Fallout.

Below, we provide a comprehensive list that outlines the definitive order for watching the Mission Impossible movies. Additionally, we include broad plot overviews and details about each film’s critical and commercial reception.

*The blurbs below contain character/actor names and broad plot overviews.

1. Mission: Impossible (1996)

In 1996, Mission: Impossible introduced audiences to the character of Ethan Hunt, portrayed by Tom Cruise, who is a highly skilled agent working for the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) espionage agency. The film follows Hunt as he becomes a fugitive after being wrongly accused of being a mole within the IMF. Determined to clear his name, he embarks on a mission to uncover the true identity of the traitor.

Mission: Impossible features a talented ensemble cast, including Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny, and Ving Rhames, who would go on to become a recurring supporting actor in the series. The film is notable for being directed by Brian De Palma, known for his work on films like Scarface.

Box Office: $457,696,391 (Rank: 5/6) | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 66% (Rank: 5/6)

2. Mission: Impossible II (2000)

Four years after the first film, Ethan Hunt made his comeback in Mission: Impossible 2. In this sequel, the agent is assigned the mission of retrieving a perilous bioweapon and its antidote from the clutches of a malevolent pharmaceutical company and its henchmen.

Mission: Impossible 2 intertwines another gripping spy-thriller narrative with breathtaking stunts, exhilarating chase sequences, and the suspense of blackmail and identity theft. Notably, this film stands as the sole entry in the series directed by renowned action-film legend John Woo.

Box Office: $546,388,108 (Rank: 4/6) | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 56% (Rank: 6/6)

3. Mission: Impossible III (2006)

In Mission: Impossible 3, Ethan Hunt’s journey takes a romantic turn with the introduction of Michelle Monaghan’s character, Julia Meade, who becomes his love interest. The plot revolves around Julia unintentionally becoming entangled in Ethan’s world of espionage, while the mission at hand focuses on the recovery of a bioweapon.

Ving Rhames reprises his role as Ethan’s trusted colleague, Luther. The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Billy Crudup, Keri Russell, Simon Pegg, and Laurence Fishburne.

Mission: Impossible III marks the feature-film directorial debut of J.J. Abrams. Notably, it is the only movie in the franchise that he directed.

Box Office: $398,479,497 (Rank: 6/6) | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 71% (Rank: 4/6)

4. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

Ghost Protocol marks the beginning of the more modern Mission Impossible movies, and it proved to be a major success for Paramount. The film garnered nearly $700 million USD in worldwide box office revenue and received a favorable 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Continuing the theme of high-stakes deception, Ghost Protocol follows Ethan and his team as they embark on a mission to retrieve Russia’s stolen nuclear codes. The movie concludes by introducing The Syndicate terrorist network as the primary antagonist for the subsequent installment.

Directed by Brad Bird (known for The Incredibles), Ghost Protocol reunites Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg from Mission: Impossible III, and introduces newcomers Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton to the franchise.

Box Office: $694,713,380 (Rank: 2/6) | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% (Rank: 3/6)

5. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

Taking over the directorial duties of the Mission Impossible franchise with Rogue Nation, Christopher McQuarrie has remained at the helm for subsequent installments. As a frequent collaborator of Tom Cruise, McQuarrie has directed the two most critically acclaimed Mission Impossible movies and two of the franchise’s highest-grossing entries.

Rogue Nation stays true to the series’ thrilling and globetrotting nature, delivering a blend of impressive stunts and espionage. In this chapter, Ethan Hunt confronts The Syndicate, a clandestine terrorist organization introduced in the conclusion of Ghost Protocol.

Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Simon McBurney, and Alec Baldwin join Cruise, Pegg, Renner, and Rhames in the cast of Rogue Nation.

Box Office: $682,714,267 (Rank: 3/6) | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% (Rank: 2/6)

6. Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

The most recent addition to the Mission Impossible franchise, Fallout, stands as the series’ greatest critical and commercial triumph. The film delivers all the signature elements that make Mission Impossible enjoyable, including government conspiracies, double-crosses, and spectacular set-pieces. However, as IGN’s review highlights, the real highlight is witnessing “Tom Cruise do his death-defying thing.”

In Fallout, The Syndicate, now known as The Apostles, resurfaces as the primary antagonist organization. Ethan Hunt, accompanied by Henry Cavill’s character August Walker, is entrusted with the mission of retrieving three plutonium cores to prevent the detonation of three nuclear bombs.

Returning from the franchise’s previous installments are Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Michelle Monaghan, Rebecca Ferguson, Alec Baldwin, and Sean Harris. Henry Cavill leads a group of newcomers that includes Angela Bassett, Wes Bentley, and Vanessa Kirby.

Box Office: $791,115,104 (Rank: 1/6) | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% (Rank: 1/6)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the first installment of a two-part blockbuster, is set to hit theaters on July 12, 2023. Serving as a sequel to Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the film maintains the narrative and release chronology of the series. Paramount has released the following official synopsis:

In Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most perilous mission to date. Their objective is to locate a terrifying new weapon that poses a threat to humanity, ensuring it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. With the future hanging in the balance and the world’s fate at stake, Ethan must confront dark forces from his past while racing across the globe. As he faces an enigmatic and all-powerful adversary, Ethan is compelled to prioritize his mission above all else, even if it means endangering the lives of those closest to him.

Upcoming Mission Impossible Movies

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two (2024)

Dead Reckoning Part Two will be a direct sequel to Dead Reckoning Part One. It’s scheduled to be released just shy of a year later on June 28, 2024.

How to Watch the Mission Impossible Movies By Release Date

Mission: Impossible (1996)
Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)*
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two (2024)*

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FAQs Mission Impossible all Movies 2023

Q: How many Mission Impossible movies are there?

A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there are currently seven Mission Impossible movies released. However, two additional movies, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Part Two, are planned for release in the future.

Q: What is the order of the Mission Impossible movies?

A: The Mission Impossible movies can be watched in the order of their release, which is as follows: Mission: Impossible (1996), Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). The release dates for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Part Two are yet to be confirmed.

Q: Who is the main character in Mission Impossible?

A: The main character in the Mission Impossible movies is Ethan Hunt, portrayed by Tom Cruise. Ethan Hunt is a highly skilled agent working for the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) and is the protagonist of the series.

Q: Do I need to watch the Mission Impossible movies in order?

A: While the Mission Impossible movies generally have standalone stories, there are recurring characters and references to previous events. Watching the movies in order can provide a better understanding of the character development and overarching storylines. However, each film can be enjoyed individually as well.

Q: Are there any spin-offs or TV shows related to Mission Impossible?

A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there are no official spin-off movies or TV shows directly related to the Mission Impossible franchise. However, the movies themselves have become a long-running and successful franchise.