May 30, 2025
Tom Cruise has bid farewell to his Ethan Hunt role with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Cruise reflected on over 30 years of Mission: Impossible journey.
Sharing a carousel of throwback photos, the Hollywood star wrote, "Over 30 years ago, I began the journey of producing my first film, Mission: Impossible."
"Since then, these eight films have taken me on the adventure of a lifetime. To the incredible directors, actors, artists, and crews across the globe that have helped bring these stories to life, I thank you. It has been a privilege to work alongside you all," Cruise added.
He went on to thank fans, writing, "Most importantly, I want to thank the audience, for whom it is our great pleasure to create these films, and for whom we all serve. We're thrilled to share The Final Reckoning with you."
Fans and followers flooded the comments section with love. One wrote, "30 years. 8 films. 0 stunt doubles. Tom Cruise didn't just make Mission: Impossible…he became it."
"This is so epic dude…we need to see more of these retro moments. Blows my mind," another added.
Notably, the official handle of Mission: Impossible also commented, "From the beginning to the final reckoning."
Tom Cruise's last franchise film Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning was released on May 21.