Tom Cruise Reflects on Nearly 30 Years of ‘Mission: Impossible’ with 20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Tom Cruise is marking a big moment in his career with the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The movie, which hit theaters last Friday, is the eighth film in the long-running Mission: Impossible series, and it’s being promoted as the final chapter in the story of Ethan Hunt.

Cruise has played the role since the first film debuted in 1996, and nearly 30 years later, he’s still performing wild stunts and delivering high-octane action.

To celebrate this latest release, Cruise went on social media to share 20 behind-the-scenes photos from the making of the Mission: Impossible films. He posted them on X account, along with a heartfelt message thanking everyone who has been part of the journey.

He wrote: “To the incredible directors, actors, artists, and crews across the globe that have helped bring these stories to life, I thank you. It has been a privilege to work alongside you all.”

Over 30 years ago, I began the journey of producing my first film, Mission: Impossible. Since then, these eight films have taken me on the adventure of a lifetime.

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— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) May 29, 2025

Cruise also gave a special shout-out to fans, saying: “Most importantly, I want to thank the audience, for whom it is our great pleasure to create these films, and for whom we all serve. We’re thrilled to share The Final Reckoning with you.”

As well as being the lead actor, Cruise has produced all eight Mission: Impossible movies. He called the whole experience “the adventure of a lifetime.” With The Final Reckoning now in theaters, it’s a fitting time to look back at how far the franchise has come—and how Cruise has helped shape it from the very beginning.

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