Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell beamed as they walked the red carpet at the Mission: Impossible 7 Dead Reckoning Part One premiere in London on Thursday.
After lengthy delays due to the coronavirus pandemic and an unprecedented $290 million outlay, the 60-year-old Hollywood actor and his 41-year-old co-star seemed thrilled to be able to celebrate the film’s release.
The world premiere, which took place in Rome earlier this week, received rave reviews from early critics, who dubbed the film “dynamite” and labeled it a summer blockbuster.
Hayley turned heads when she wore a very voluminous satin gown to the screening, while Tom, who debuted as Ethan Hunt in the 1996 film Mission: Impossible, rocked a three-piece suit.
Hayley teased the dress’s fitted bodice with a hint of cleavage before the skirt billowed out at the hips.
Here comes Hollywood: Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell beamed as they walked the red carpet at the premiere of Mission: Impossible 7 Dead Reckoning Part One in London on Thursday
Leading lady: Hayley, who plays Grace in the film, caused quite a stir when she wore a very voluminous satin gown to the screening
The brunette beauty, who plays Grace in the film, increased her height with heels and slicked back half of her hair.
The duo were joined on the red carpet by Rebecca Ferguson, who reprized her role as Ilsa Faust.
The 39-year-old actress was pearly as she appeared in a dazzling white dress and kissed her co-star Hayley’s hand while they posed for photos.
Pom Klementieff, meanwhile, wowed in a black backless mini dress and silver Prada platform shoes, with Simon Pegg and Ivan Ivashkin also in attendance.
Vanessa Kirby, 35, was the epitome of glam in a black velvet dress. The floor-length dress flattered her curves and featured a satin neckline.
The film follows Ethan Hunt and the IMF team, including Grace, as they search for a terrifying new weapon that could threaten all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands.
Following the world premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in Rome on Monday, critics and fans who had the opportunity to see the film early on shared mostly flattering praise on social media.
The latest part of Mission: Impossible premiered in the legendary Italian city as part of the Rome Film Festival after a significant portion of the film was shot in the capital.
On Twitter, the first reactions to the “impeccably made” film were almost entirely positive.
Glamorous: Hayley emphasized a touch of cleavage in the dress’s fitted bodice, before the skirt billowed out at the hips
Overjoyed: Tom waved to the cameras as he continued the media tour for what critics branded as ‘dynamite’
Decades ago: Tom starred as Ethan Hunt in the first Mission: Impossible film in 1996
Spy: The film follows Ethan and the IMF team as they seek out a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands (pictured with Hayley Atwell)
Wow factor: Vanessa Kirby was the epitome of glamor in a black velvet dress
Sophisticated: The floor-length dress flatters your curves and features a satin neckline
Action: The Crown star kept the cameras rolling as she strutted down the red carpet
Sultry: Vanessa’s brows were laminated and half of her hair was slicked back behind her ear to show off her stunning earrings
Feeling the love: Vanessa waved to fans who had come to the event to get a glimpse of the cast
Strike a pose: The duo were joined on the red carpet by Rebecca Ferguson, who reprized her role as Ilsa Faust
Statement look: The 39-year-old actress was beaded as she arrived in a dazzling white gown
Satin: The floor-length dress had a tiered skirt and was one-shouldered
Proud moment: Rebecca kissed her co-star Hayley’s hand as they posed for photos
Cloud nine: The two looked excited when the film finally hit the big screen
Gizmodo and io9 writer Germain Lussier called the new film “amazing” and said it has a “dynamic, timely story.”
“Excellent new characters. Huge variety of action and one final set piece that ranks 2-3 all-time for the franchise,” he added.
Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes’ Erik Davis boasted that he had the “absolute best time” watching Cruise’s new film.
He added it was “an impeccably made action film that never fails to entertain.”
“Each action sequence is long, crazy and intense. “The story is expansive and sprawling, but I like how it felt complete and set you longingly for what’s to come.”
Milestone: After long delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tom, 60, appeared excited to celebrate the film’s launch (pictured with director Christopher McQuarrie)
Dynamite: The world premiere in Rome this week received rave reviews from early critics – and it looks set to be a summer blockbuster
Designer heels: Pom Klementieff walked the red carpet in a black backless mini dress and silver Prada platforms
Strike a pose: The actress, who went braless in the backless dress, caused quite a stir on the red carpet
Flower Power: Simon Pegg wore a flower suit to the screening
Supportive: He was joined on the red carpet by his wife Maureen and their daughter Matilda
On the red carpet: Ivan Ivashkin also came to celebrate the launch of the film
Going out: Actress Amanda Abbington looked chic in a black sundress and glittery heels
Lilac@ Rebecca Romijn opted for a purple zig zag dress and slicked back hair
Happy: The X-Men star beamed at the cameras
Date: Boxer David Haye and his model girlfriend Sian Osborne came to see the film
Dead Reckoning Part One is a long time coming as production has been halted several times in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film was shot back-to-back with the direct sequel Dead Reckoning Part Two.
Originally, the two films were considered the final chapters, as reported by several publications including Screen Rant.
Alongside the hype surrounding a new addition to the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise, fans and the media have been intrigued by rumors that co-stars Tom and Hayley secretly dated during filming.
But Hayley successfully silenced the rumblings when she first opened up about her “close” bond with Tom in an interview in the May-June issue of Country & Town House.
“I felt like if I ever worried about that, I could talk to him.” [Tom]’ the newly engaged star said to the dating rumours.
“And I know he would have said, ‘People say what they want to say, but you know who you are, I know who I am, and I want you to feel safe in that environment.’
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which also stars Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby and Henry Czerny alongside Cruise and Atwell, is slated to hit theaters on July 12 in the United States.
The sequel, Dead Reckoning Part Two, is slated to premiere in theaters on June 28, 2024.