The seventh film in the legendary Mission: Impossible franchise hit theaters on July 13, with hopes of continuing the legacy of success that has accompanied the series since the release of the first. Moviestill in the 90s.
Starring actor Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible captured fans around the world and became one of the most popular and exciting action films in cinema history.
Unmet Expectations in the United States
But despite the positive expectations, the seventh chapter of the series did not have the expected success when it debuted. Although it reached number one at the US box office, the film did not have the expected success.
In its first weekend, the company raised $56.2 million, an amount well below what was invested in the production and, importantly, below the expectations of Paramount and Skydance.
The stories of earlier films such as “Mission: Impossible Fallout” and “Mission: Impossible 2” achieved more expressive numbers at the North American box office in their respective releases.
Mission Impossible 7 has been delayed
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The amount spent on the development of the seventh film was estimated at $300 million due to the difficulties and challenges brought on by the Covid19 pandemic.
Like many other film productions, the film had to include strict security measures to protect the project team.
This included frequent testing protocols, social distancing, wearing masks and other precautions to avoid contracting the virus. However, it is worth noting that the franchise still has a loyal and adoring audience around the world.
The seventh film grossed an impressive US$235 million worldwide in its first weekend for a reason, the highest amount ever recorded at the series’ release.
About Mission Impossible 7
Read an excerpt from QueroCinema’s official synopsis:
“Mission Impossible 7: Reckoning Part 1 is the seventh chapter in the 1996 action and espionage series that follows US agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) on topsecret and dangerous missions.
In the new film, Ethan and the IMF team of Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) and Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) are given another important mission: to track down a terrifying new weapon that, if caught in the wrong hands, could pose a threat to all of humanity.”
Mission Impossible 7: Reckoning Part 1 is available now Brazilian cinemas.