Released in French cinemas on August 1, 2018, Mission: Impossible – Fallout is the sixth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who also helmed Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, the film features Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, and Ving Rhames in a fast-paced story full of action and espionage elements, all riding against the clock. The movie will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting January 10, 2026.
Following a failed mission, Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must stop a global threat from becoming a reality. In a world where even the smallest mistake can have serious consequences, good intentions often backfire, and the tension rises as the clock ticks down.
To carry out the operation successfully, Hunt relies on his usual allies but also has to navigate relationships with new contacts, including August Walker, a CIA agent played by Henry Cavill. Mistrust becomes a weapon: loyalties are constantly tested amidst manipulations, potential betrayals, and conflicting goals.
The mission takes the team on a series of rapid relocations and intense confrontations, where the action not only entertains but also drives the story forward. The film leans into a more dramatic tone than some of its predecessors, focusing on the immediate consequences of Ethan Hunt’s decisions.
Fallout is conceived as a direct follow-up to Rogue Nation, marked notably by the return of Solomon Lane (Sean Harris), and continues the collaboration between Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise, which began prior to the series. The filmmaker explained that he aimed for a tone that was more "emotionally dramatic," avoiding a descent into relentless darkness, while intensifying the significance of the personal stakes.
As is often the case with the franchise, the production leaned heavily on practical stunts and challenging sequences. Filming was temporarily halted after Tom Cruise suffered a double ankle fracture during a jump between two buildings in London, though production soon resumed. The movie also embraced a strong European influence, with several scenes shot in Paris—including a high-octane chase through the city center and sequences on iconic sites that required special permits.
With its fast-paced tempo and action-packed set-pieces, Mission: Impossible – Fallout targets fans of thrillers and high-octane spy movies, sticking faithfully to the genre's conventions. The debut of Henry Cavill injects a more direct, confrontational energy into the classic agency versus field operative dynamic, while Ving Rhames’ return firmly roots the film within the franchise’s legacy.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Film | 2018
In theaters: August 1, 2018
Available on Prime Video starting January 10, 2026
Action, espionage | Duration: 2h28
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie | Starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames
Country: United States
With Fallout, the Mission: Impossible franchise solidifies its signature blend of action and espionage, built on a foundation of urgency, meticulous staging, and escalating stakes. This pivotal instalment weaves together spectacular sequences, a coherent storyline, and moral tension centered on Ethan Hunt.
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