Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible Finale Stuns Cannes with Five-Minute Ovation

Tom Cruise’s final outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning received a thunderous five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The film’s premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere was met with overwhelming applause, as Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie walked the red carpet alongside the star-studded cast.  

 

A Grand Farewell to Ethan Hunt  

- Cruise, visibly moved by the audience’s reaction, expressed gratitude for his 30-year journey with the franchise  

- The screening began with a live orchestra playing the iconic Mission: Impossible theme, setting the stage for an electrifying experience  

- Fans lined up with posters and memorabilia from Cruise’s earlier films, celebrating his legacy in action cinema  

 

High-Stakes Action and Emotional Moments  

- Early reviews praise the film’s jaw-dropping stunts, with Cruise once again performing death-defying sequences at the age of 62  

- Director McQuarrie acknowledged the challenges of filming during the pandemic and industry strikes, calling the cast’s dedication extraordinary  

- Cruise hinted at future collaborations with McQuarrie, leaving fans excited about what’s next  

 

Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning is set to release globally on May 23, with Indian audiences getting an early premiere on May 17. The film marks the conclusion of Cruise’s legendary run as Ethan Hunt, cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s greatest action stars.  

 

Sources: The Hindu, Telegraph India, Outlook India, MSN News, India TV News