The latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise may face challenges in turning a profit, according to recent reports about its escalating budget.
Filming resumed in March after a pause that affected many Hollywood productions. Initially, Mission: Impossible 8 was scheduled to be shot back-to-back with Mission:
Impossible – Dead Reckoning. However, the global pandemic and nearly a year of industry strikes delayed progress. By the time filming was suspended, about 40% of the movie had already been completed.
Despite Dead Reckoning earning a notable $567 million globally, its production cost nearly $300 million. Director Christopher McQuarrie has mentioned that Mission:
Impossible 8 will feature stunning locations and the filming of its most complex action sequences is still pending.
Recently, further complications arose when a malfunctioning crane stranded a submarine, halting production once again. By July, new cast members were still being added, and as of October, filming of the remaining 60% of the movie continues. The film is currently scheduled for release on May 23, 2025, with a trailer expected to debut soon.
However, the production costs are already reported to exceed $300 million, with more expenses anticipated, according to Puck. The previous film struggled to recover its budget, and although the new movie has dropped the “Part 2” from its title, it remains closely tied to its predecessor, posing a challenge for Paramount’s marketing team to attract a broader audience.
As the first trailer and new title approach, fans are eager to see how the studio will tackle these hurdles. The year 2025 is shaping up to be highly competitive for film releases, but the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie is slated for a significant run on IMAX screens, which should aid its box office performance.
Once filming wraps up, updates will follow, and Tom Cruise may finally take a well-deserved break.
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