Tom Cruise Mission: Impossible Series: Following almost three decades of jaw-dropping stunts and hair-raising spycraft, Tom Cruise has finally hung up his Mouseburger to exit the Mission: Impossible franchise. His Ethan Hunt has raised the bar for action films, and fans are scrambling to catch up on the series before his magnificent send-off in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Old-schoolers and newcomers, here is the ultimate watch guide to watch all the instalments in chronological order.
Watching the Mission: Impossible Films in Order
The original! Ethan Hunt is framed for betraying the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) and has to uncover the real traitor. This one acquainted the masses with the franchise’s enduring combination of suspense, action, and betrayal.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, Pluto TV.
Ethan must prevent an outlawed agent from releasing a deadly virus. With hot-rod motorcycle stunts and intense hand-to-hand fighting, this movie raised the bar on blockbuster action.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, Pluto TV.
Ethan is tested to the breaking point when his wife is kidnapped by a hard-core arms dealer. This chapter involved more emotional stakes, and this was one of the most personal assignments of his career.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, Pluto TV.
Once the IMF is closed down, Ethan and his team have to go undercover to stop a nuclear catastrophe. This movie is primarily known for Tom Cruise’s daring stunt on the Burj Khalifa, which is one of the most beautiful scenes in action movies ever.
Where to Watch: Available on Paramount+, Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo TV.
Ethan fights the Syndicate, a clandestine group undermining global stability. The franchise’s most memorable set-piece, in which Cruise clings to an airborne plane, is one that sets the series’ life-threatening stunts.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo TV.
With nuclear threats spiraling out of control, Ethan has to race against time to avert a global disaster. Fallon is commonly considered to be among the greatest action films ever created, featuring pulse-pounding action scenes that set a new benchmark for stunt work.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Paramount+, Hulu (with Live TV).
Ethan must contend with an AI-powered threat that has the capability to change espionage. The movie sets up the action-oriented finale, having the audience guessing what happens next with its thrilling plot and action-packed moments.
Where to Watch: Stream on Paramount+, Fubo TV.
Ethan Hunt’s adventure culminates as he embarks on his most dangerous mission yet. This goodbye chapter guarantees emotional depth and innovative action that will have a lasting legacy on the franchise.
Where to Watch: To be released in theaters first, then streamed on Paramount+.
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Tom Cruise departure from Mission: Impossible is the end of an era, but his Ethan Hunt legacy will be the standard for action films for years to come. Watching the series again or seeing it for the first time, viewing these movies in sequence provides the ideal means to experience the progression of one of Hollywood’s greatest franchises. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride and step into the world of espionage, deception, and non-stop action!