Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible Future Update Means 5 More Sequels Can Happen

It’s worth unpacking Tom Cruise’s comments about his ambitions for Mission: Impossible and the potential for more sequels in its future. The action franchise has a complex history and an uncertain path going forward. An adaptation of the TV show of the same name, the Mission: Impossible movies have proven to be the ideal vehicle for Tom Cruise’s action stardom. The actor has reasserted his commitment to the franchise with comparisons to Harrison Ford’s turn in the Indiana Jones film series, which recently concluded after 42 years. However, both franchises share a less fortunate connection, with their most recent installments both underperforming at the box office due to bloated budgets.