Tom Cruise’s latest action-packed thriller, Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning, has taken the Indian box office by storm. Released on May 17, the eighth and final installment of the iconic franchise has already made a massive impact, raking in ₹35 crore within just two days. Interestingly, Indian audiences got an exclusive early release, as the film is set to hit US theaters on May 23.
Strong Box Office Performance
According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹17.69 crore on its second day (Sunday), marking a 7.21% increase from its opening day collection of ₹16.5 crore. The movie has performed exceptionally well in its original English version, contributing ₹22.31 crore to the two-day total. On Sunday alone, the English version collected ₹11.31 crore, while regional language versions saw moderate success:
- Hindi: ₹5.5 crore
- Telugu: ₹54 lakh
- Tamil: ₹34 lakh
With these numbers, Mission: Impossible 8 has become the highest-grossing Hollywood opener in India this year, surpassing several big-budget releases.
Outpacing Marvel Films in Just Two Days
The film’s success is even more impressive when compared to recent Marvel releases in India. It has already overtaken:
- Thunderbolts (₹22.50 crore lifetime)
- Captain America: Brave New World (₹23 crore lifetime)
Now, Mission: Impossible 8 is racing toward the ₹50 crore mark, which it is expected to cross within its first week.
Star-Studded Cast & Production
Produced by Paramount Pictures, TC Productions, and Skydance Media, the final installment features an ensemble cast, including:
- Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt)
- Hayley Atwell
- Ving Rhames
- Simon Pegg
- Angela Bassett
- Pom Klementieff
The Weekday Test & Global Expectations
The real challenge begins now—maintaining momentum on weekdays. After a stellar opening weekend, trade analysts are optimistic, predicting that The Final Reckoning could become the first Mission: Impossible film to cross the billion-dollar mark worldwide.
With its high-octane action, gripping storyline, and Tom Cruise’s daredevil stunts, the film is set to leave an unforgettable mark on the global box office.
Will it break more records? Stay tuned for updates!
