The seventh installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," opened to strong box office numbers over the weekend, grossing $80 million in its first five days. The movie, which stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, opened in first place at the box office, beating out "Top Gun: Maverick," which is still in theaters.
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" had a strong opening internationally, grossing $155 million in its first five days. The movie was particularly popular in China, where it grossed $50 million.
The strong box office numbers for "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" are a sign that the movie franchise is still going strong. The previous installment, "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," grossed over $791 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is the first in a two-part film series. The second part is scheduled to be released in 2024.
In addition to Cruise, the movie stars Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, and Henry Czerny. The movie is directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who also directed "Mission: Impossible - Fallout."
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" has received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Cruise's performance and the movie's action sequences. The movie currently has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The strong box office numbers for "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" are a good sign for the future of the movie franchise. The movie is a critical and commercial success, and it is sure to generate excitement for the second part.