New "Mission: Impossible" Hits Digital — 5 Reasons to Watch the Latest Ethan Hunt Film

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The franchise finale is now available to watch at home. After three months in theaters, "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" has been released on digital platforms.

In this installment, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) hunts down an artificial intelligence that could destroy the world. The new film boasts impressive ratings — 7.4 on IMDb and 80% "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences are calling the film "one of the best in the series." Here are five reasons why you should fire up this Mission right now:

Tom Cruise in His Element

The franchise's main symbol is back on screen. Cruise runs, jumps, hangs from flying planes, and performs underwater stunts — all by himself, no stunt doubles.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning trailer
At 63, he remains arguably the last true action hero, and his dedication makes this film the biggest cinematic event in recent years.

Epic Conclusion to a 30-Year Story

The first film came out back in 1996. The new installment features callbacks to past missions, cameos, and plot threads that close a circle spanning several decades.

For those who've followed the series from the beginning, this is a real farewell to an era, since according to Wikipedia, The Final Reckoning became the last film in the series where we can see Cruise as Hunt.

Stellar Supporting Cast

Returning to their roles alongside Tom are Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Henry Czerny, and Pom Klementieff.

The villain played by Esai Morales (reprising his role from the seventh film) became one of the franchise's most compelling antagonists, and the dynamic between characters maintains tension just as much as the stunts do.

Spectacular Scenes You Can't Miss

Underwater sequences, insane chases, aerial stunts (Cruise was even inducted into the Guinness Book of Records for jumping with a burning parachute 16 times) — director Christopher McQuarrie once again proves he knows how to stage world-class action.
Tom Cruise with a tear in his eye, and also in a leather jacket, clinging to a flying plane
Shots of Tom Cruise from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
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These scenes make you forget about the nearly three-hour runtime.

A Finale That Hits You in the Feels

The new franchise entry isn't just a marathon of action sequences. The film features plenty of cameos, touching moments, flashbacks, and questions about the price of loyalty. Several finale scenes will bring tears to your eyes — viewers admit in reviews that they didn't expect such emotional depth.

A Rotten Tomatoes user named Marco L. wrote in his review:
For those who watched the first film in July 1996, it's impossible to leave the theater without feeling like they've been part of an incredible and unforgettable journey.
Rotten Tomatoes user Marco L

So Is It Worth Watching?

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning isn't revolutionary, but it's a powerful and worthy farewell to the franchise. A finale that delivers both nostalgia and impressive scale.

And if you watched the first mission almost thirty years ago, you simply can't skip the last one. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com covered five of Tom Cruise's best stunts that make you wonder: is this guy even human?