Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning is a 2023 American action spy film and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning is a 2023 American action spy film and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, it was originally released as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and later shortened in marketing and streaming listings. It is followed by Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which continues the story.

Plot and premise

The film follows Ethan Hunt and the IMF team as they pursue a dangerous new threat tied to a rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity. Its story continues directly into the sequel.

Production and release

Christopher McQuarrie directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. It premiered in Rome on June 19, 2023, and was released theatrically in the United States by Paramount Pictures on July 12, 2023.

Cast and characters

Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, alongside recurring series regulars and new additions such as Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, and Vanessa Kirby. The ensemble supports the film’s globe-spanning espionage storyline.

Reception and distribution

The film received strong critical reception and later became available on streaming services, including Paramount+ after its theatrical run. Some listings and platforms shortened the title to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.

Canadian release

The film was released in Canada in 2023 and later became available on streaming services in Canadian markets, including Paramount+ according to distribution listings.