Ranking the best stunts in Mission: Impossible history!

As the countdown has begun with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning set to hit theatres soon,  there’s no better time to celebrate the franchise's legacy of jaw-dropping action. All eyes are once again on cinema’s most fearless man - Tom Cruise aka Ethan Hunt and how he’s gearing up for one final, historic mission.As Paramount Pictures India unveiled the explosive trailer of the biggest action film of the year, let’s revisit the most iconic, death-defying stunts that turned Ethan Hunt into a legend

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1. The Burj Khalifa Climb - Ghost Protocol (2011)

The visual is unforgettable — Tom Cruise clinging to the side of the world’s tallest building, 2,722 feet above ground. Equipped with only suction gloves, Cruise scaled the Burj Khalifa in Dubai himself, delivering one of the most breathtaking sequences in cinematic history. It’s not just a stunt — it’s a high-altitude masterpiece. Cruise trained for months to pull this off and it’s still one of the most spine-chilling sequences in film history.

2. Motorcycle Cliff Jump - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

They called it ‘the biggest stunt in cinema history,’ and for good reason. Cruise rides a motorcycle off a Norwegian cliff followed by BASE jumps mid-air - all performed by Cruise himself. No green screen, no wires, just pure and undiluted madness.l

3. Helicopter Chase - Fallout (2018)

Tom Cruise learned to fly a chopper for this - let that sink in! A heart-stopping aerial sequence, followed by gut wrenching mountain dives and mid-air barrel rolls - all shot practically. Insane? Yes. Iconic? Absolutely. This piece defines what makes the Mission: Impossible franchise so electrifying.

4. HALO Jump - Fallout (2018)

Nothing tops the high-altitude, low-opening jump at 25,000 feet. It’s a one-shot sequence filmed at dusk, requiring multiple jumps per day to catch the light. Cruise trained with the military to make this happen and the result? Pure cinema!

5.Underwater Heist - Rogue Nation (2015)

How long can you hold your breath? Cruise held his breath for over 6 minutes to shoot this single-take underwater scene- Zero cuts. The realism and risk involved make this one of the most impressive underwater scenes ever fi

6. Train Fight Finale - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

A throwback to classic action, the train action sequence is gritty, practical, and heart-pounding — reminiscent of Buster Keaton with a modern, high-octane twist. With Cruise hanging off collapsing carriages and running a top speeding locomotive, this one’s a love letter to old-school thrill

As we await Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, one question remains: What will Tom Cruise do next? With every chapter, he has shattered expectations and elevated the standard for practical stunt work. One final mission, one last impossible feat. Fans are eagerly waiting as it is anticipated that Tom Cruise is anticipated to create history again, For One La

The film makes its way to cinemas in India on 23rd May in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu in IMA