'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Guide: Ending, Missing Scenes and When You Can Watch at Home
Everything fans need to know before the home release.
When Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning burst onto cinema screens, it wasn’t just another chapter in Ethan Hunt’s globe-spanning adventures — it was the long-teased climax of one of modern cinema’s most enduring action franchises.
Marketed as Tom Cruise’s final mission as the iconic IMF agent, the film delivers a high-stakes race against time, with the fate of the world once again hanging by a thread. From shadowy espionage to jaw-dropping stunts, this film delivers a spectacular farewell.
Deleted Scenes
Director Christopher McQuarrie has confirmed that several scenes were filmed but cut from The Final Reckoning. These include footage set on Saint Matthew Island in the Arctic, alternate story beats, and an earlier appearance by Hayley Atwell’s character.
A post-credits 'coda' was planned but never shot after Tom Cruise decided the existing ending was definitive. Fans also note moments shown in trailers — such as an extended key-retrieval sequence — that did not appear in the theatrical release. Whether any of this material will surface in home-video extras remains unknown.
Submarine Sequence: Dive into Suspense
The submarine scene stands out as one of the most intense practical stunts in the franchise — shot with no green screen and maximum realism. A 60-foot rotating gimbal was built and submerged into an 8.5-million-liter tank to create the claustrophobic tilt and roll of a crashing submarine.
Tom Cruise wore a Mark VII dive suit weighing roughly 125 pounds while maneuvering inside, adding genuine physical struggle to the visuals. The result is a scene packed with dread and raw tension, its execution resembling a horror movie in its immersive intensity
Digital Release Dates: When the Mission Comes Home
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will be available for digital purchase and rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, and others starting August 19, 2025.
