Tom Cruise is basking in the glow of a record-breaking franchise start for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” at the box office, and he reacted to the film’s opening haul in a heartfelt letter posted on his social media pages.
The combined openings of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” ($341 million) and Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible” ($200 million) powered the box office to a four-day Memorial Day weekend record.
Sincerely, Tom.” At the domestic box office, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” earned a series-best $63 million over the three-day weekend and an estimated $77 million through the four-day holiday.
The eighth installment in Cruise’s long-running action series narrowly beat 2018’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” ($61 million) to score the top debut of the 29-year-old franchise.
“Enjoy this and know everything is the culmination has come to this moment right now.” “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is playing in theaters nationwide from Paramount.
In a heartfelt letter shared on social media, Tom Cruise responded to the opening haul of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” which is currently setting a new franchise start record. A four-day Memorial Day weekend record was set at the box office thanks to the combined openings of Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible” ($200 million) and Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” ($341 million).
“This weekend will go down in history!” Cruise wrote in his note. “Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you to all of the filmmakers, artists, crew members, and studio employees.
Thank you to every theater and staff member who contributes to telling these stories to audiences. “.”.
The actor went on to say, “Thank you to everyone who works at Paramount Pictures and Skydance for your many years of partnership and unwavering support.”. Above all, we would like to express our gratitude to the audiences around the world that we all serve and enjoy entertaining. Best regards, Tom. “.”.
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” brought in a series-high $63 million over the three-day weekend and an estimated $77 million over the four-day holiday at the domestic box office. Cruise’s long-running action series’ eighth installment barely defeated 2018’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” ($61 million) to earn the franchise’s highest debut.
It’s impressive that the eighth iteration opened with a record opening. About the most recent “Mission” opening weekend, Chris Aronson, the head of distribution at Paramount, said in a statement, “It speaks to the longevity of the franchise.”. “The visual spectacle that Tom and McQ [director Christopher McQuarrie] created is unique in today’s film industry. “.”.
Prior to the film’s theatrical release, Cruise started a world press tour to promote “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”. With a production budget of $400 million, the movie is among the priciest ever produced. During one of Cruise’s press appearances, which included a dazzling French premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the actor refrained from publicly stating whether or not “The Final Reckoning” is his final “Mission: Impossible” film, despite rumors to the contrary.
When asked about his future in the franchise, the actor responded, “I’d rather just people see it and enjoy and we’ve had an amazing time doing it and it’s been a lot of fun and I just want you all to enjoy it.”. Savor the moment and know that everything has culminated in this particular moment. “.”.
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is currently showing in theaters across the country thanks to Paramount.
