Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning was released in India on May 17, 2025, and has now completed seven days in theaters. Being the last installment of the globally popular Mission: Impossible franchise, the film carried high expectations. Fans of Tom Cruise flocked to cinemas, eager to see how the iconic series would conclude.
The film was made on a massive budget of around ₹3,300 crore, making it one of the most expensive films in the franchise. However, despite its strong fan base and high expectations, the movie has had a moderate performance at the Indian box office so far.
7-Day Box Office Collection in India
According to box office estimates, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning collected a total of ₹54.4 crore in its first six days. Here’s a day-wise breakdown:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹16.5 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹17 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹5.75 crore
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹5.75 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹4.75 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹4.65 crore
On Day 7 (Thursday), the film is expected to earn around ₹3 to ₹3.5 crore, bringing the 7-day total close to ₹57.5 to ₹58 crore.
Comparing to the Previous Film
The previous entry in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, was released in 2023. It collected ₹80.25 crore in its first week in India, significantly more than the current film.
Given that The Final Reckoning is the concluding chapter, fans expected a stronger start and better collections. However, the numbers tell a different story.
Reasons Behind the Slower Performance
Several factors contributed to the film’s lower-than-expected earnings in India:
- Strong Competition: At the time of release, other films like Raid 2 and Final Destination: Bloodline were also running successfully in cinemas. These films, especially Final Destination 6, were attracting large audiences and drawing attention away from Mission: Impossible.
- Weak Word of Mouth: Unlike the previous installment, which benefited from positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth, this film hasn’t received the same level of enthusiasm from viewers. The excitement surrounding its action sequences and story has been somewhat underwhelming.
- Lack of Unique Action Sequences: Fans expected this final film to showcase new and groundbreaking stunts, but many viewers felt it didn’t offer anything significantly fresh compared to earlier entries in the series.
- Regional Viewing Patterns: Interestingly, the film is performing better in South India, while the response in English and Hindi-speaking regions has been relatively weaker compared to Dead Reckoning Part One.
Audience Expectations vs Reality
Since this was promoted as the final chapter of the Mission: Impossible saga, expectations were extremely high. Viewers anticipated something extraordinary in terms of storytelling and action. Unfortunately, the film has so far failed to fully meet those expectations, at least in the Indian market.
Despite this, Tom Cruise’s global fan base continues to support the film, and there is still a chance for it to pick up pace in the coming weeks, especially if word-of-mouth improves and fewer competing films occupy theaters.
The coming days will reveal whether Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning can regain momentum and deliver a strong finish to this legendary franchise.
