Tom Cruise Says Goodbye (Maybe?) at Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning NYC Premiere

Tom Cruise just shut down Lincoln Center — and no, it wasn’t a stunt (this time). The Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning premiere lit up New York City this weekend with red carpet chaos, teary cast moments, and Cruise basically confirming this could be Ethan Hunt’s last ride.

The 62-year-old megastar hit the carpet with that signature Cruise grin, joined by director Christopher McQuarrie and co-stars Angela Bassett, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, and Ving Rhames. Oh, and in classic Cruise fashion? He’s still doing his own death-defying stunts. Because hanging off a biplane mid-flight at his age apparently isn’t enough — this time, there’s a rotating submarine involved.

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What We Know About The Final Reckoning

This eighth (and possibly final) installment sees Ethan Hunt battling “The Entity,” a rogue AI superweapon now in the hands of a cold-blooded villain named Gabriel. It’s giving Black Mirror meets 007. Angela Bassett’s back, but now she’s the President of the United States (!), and fan-faves like Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames return for one last IMF mission.

New to the squad: Hayley Atwell and Pom Klementieff, bringing fresh energy to a franchise that's been sprinting full-speed since 1996.

Cruise was all heart at the premiere, reflecting on his nearly 30-year run as Ethan Hunt. “I wouldn’t change a thing,” he told press, calling the films a “true collaboration.” And yeah, we know he’s said it might not be the end-end, but the vibe felt very farewell tour.

Fans Are Already in Their Feelings

At the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month, The Final Reckoning got a five-minute standing ovation — and if you’ve been following the fan buzz, people are not emotionally prepared to say goodbye. Simon Pegg even got candid, sharing how the franchise helped him battle depression and alcoholism.

Between the action sequences, emotional weight, and the IRL nostalgia factor, this one’s poised to break box office andhearts when it drops May 23.

So, is this really Ethan Hunt’s final mission? TBD. But if Cruise is bowing out, he's doing it the only way he knows how: full throttle, no safety net, all-in for the fans.

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Cheryl Steps Up: What’s Going On With Liam Payne’s $32M Estate?

Losing Liam Payne was a heartbreak no Directioner saw coming. Now, months after his tragic death at 31, the legal side of things is surfacing — and it’s bringing a new wave of emotions with it.

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