Watch Tom Cruise’s stunt in deleted ‘Mission: Impossible’ scene
An exclusive deleted scene from “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” showcases an aerial Tom Cruise stunt that didn’t make the final cut.
“Mission: Impossible” fans who missed the thrill of the latest franchise installment on the big screen can rejoice this week as they watch it from the comfort of home.
The digital release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” offers behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive commentary and deleted footage not seen in theaters. That includes deep dives into all of Tom Cruise‘s airplane and ocean stunts, as well as optional commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie.
The new film, which came out in theaters in May, stars Cruise as daredevil field agent Ethan Hunt who must stop a rogue artificial intelligence from causing global nuclear annihilation.
The film marks the eighth movie installment from the action franchise based on the TV show from the 1960s and ’70s. Theater-goers know the film offered satisfying closure to Hunt’s story arc that began in 1996’s original “Mission: Impossible” while also raising the stakes once again.
“This franchise just pushes you to do things you never thought you were going to do,” McQuarrie previously told USA TODAY.
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When will ‘Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning’ release digitally?
“Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning” will be available to buy on digital platforms, such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to Paramount Pictures.
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Those who purchase the film on digital “can take a deep dive into the breathtaking production with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive commentary and deleted footage not seen in theaters,” the studio said in its press release.
Bonus content includes a behind-the-scenes look at the airplane and ocean stunts, deleted footage montage with optional commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, the challenges of filming the technical and extremely dangerous stunts, and an in-depth discussion with McQuarrie and Cruise.
When did ‘Mission: Impossible’ come out?
“Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning” was released in theaters nationwide on May 23.
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‘Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning’ 4K Blu-ray/DVD release
“Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning” will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 14, per Paramount Pictures.
‘Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning’ cast
The cast of “Mission: Impossible − The Final Reckoning,” according to Paramount Pictures, includes:
- Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt
- Pom Klementieff as Paris
- Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas
- Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn
- Hayley Atwell as Grace
- Shea Whigham as Briggs
- Ving Rhames as Luther
- Henry Czerny as Kittridge
- Rolf Saxon as William Donloe
- Esai Morales as Gabriel
- Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas
- Angela Bassett as President Erika Sloane
- Nick Offerman
- Hannah Waddingham
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‘Mission: Impossible 8’: Tom Cruise saves day at sea and in skies
Superspy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) needs to stop a rogue AI from taking over the world in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”
Where to watch ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies
For those looking to catch up, the first seven films in the franchise are streaming on Paramount+, as is the old series.
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