Mission Impossible 8: Tom Cruise’s film to release in India 6 days earlier, in theaters on May 17

Mumbai: There is great news for fans of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise’s much-awaited film ‘Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning’. Seeing the tremendous demand of the Indian audience, the makers have decided to release the film in India on May 17, 2025, six days before its global release. The film will be available in theaters in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu, which shows the enthusiasm of the Indian audience towards Tom Cruise’s franchise.
Special decision for Indian fans
The eighth episode of the ‘Mission Impossible’ series was earlier scheduled to release on May 23, but seeing the craze of the fans, the makers extended the release date for India. Film critic Taran Adarsh confirmed this on social media and said, “Seeing the enthusiasm of the Indian audience, the makers have taken this special decision only for India.” The move not only reflects the popularity of the franchise but also establishes India as a major market for Hollywood. In the series that began in 1996, Tom Cruise has taken the character of Ethan Hunt to new heights every time.
Legacy of the franchise
The ‘Mission Impossible’ series is known for its action-packed story and dangerous stunts by Tom Cruise. From the first film in 1996 to ‘Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning’ (2023), the franchise has earned billions worldwide. A theater owner said, “Tom Cruise’s films always run housefull in India, and this time too the theaters will be crowded.” ‘The Final Reckoning’ is considered to be the finale of the series, which has increased the excitement among the fans even more.
What will be special?
Although the makers did not reveal the story, the trailer gave a glimpse of high-octane action and emotional twists. An early release in India will give fans a chance to avoid global spoilers.