New York City was abuzz on Monday night as the highly anticipated premiere of Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One took place. The red carpet was adorned with mask-free fans and journalists mingling shoulder-to-shoulder. It was a stark contrast to the stringent social distancing measures implemented during the pandemic while filming the seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible series.
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Mission: Impossible faced numerous setbacks due to COVID-19 throughout its multi-year production. The movie was forced to halt production at least five times as a result of the pandemic, with both Tom Cruise and writer-director Christopher McQuarrie contracting the disease. Moreover, audio of Cruise passionately urging the crew to adhere to COVID restrictions went viral.
In light of these challenges, Cruise expressed his amazement and gratitude that the film was finally ready for release. He shared with The Hollywood Reporter that seeing the movie reach the audience was a dream come true after overcoming so many obstacles. Cruise acknowledged the ambitious and challenging nature of the film’s production, which became even more difficult due to the pandemic. He described the response to the movie as “very, very special.”
Dead Reckoning is hitting theaters after a string of underperforming summer blockbusters, including The Flash, Elemental, and Indiana Jones. The latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise was projected in late June to have a franchise-best opening of $65 million or more in North America, and theater chains are eagerly anticipating its success.
Cruise, a staunch advocate for the cinematic experience, isn’t feeling pressure regarding box office performance just yet. When asked about the expectations for Dead Reckoning, he emphasized his commitment to making the best films possible and expressed his desire for success across the industry. Cruise believes in producing movies of exceptional quality that will entertain audiences for years to come.
Cruise’s enthusiasm extends beyond his own film; he eagerly anticipates watching Indiana Jones, Barbie, and Oppenheimer, all set to release in the weeks following Dead Reckoning.
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