Mission: Impossible (1996)1996 Apr 2026

Released on May 22, 1996, the first film launched one of the most successful action franchises in cinema history. Directed by Brian De Palma and starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, it transitioned the classic 1960s TV series into a high-stakes modern spy thriller. Plot Summary

: The movie was a massive hit, grossing enough for Cruise to earn a reported $70 million after deferring his initial fee for a percentage of the box office. Mission: Impossible (1996)1996

: Interestingly, this is the only film in the entire franchise where Ethan Hunt does not fire a single gun. Released on May 22, 1996, the first film

: This was the first film Tom Cruise officially produced. It also featured a refreshed version of Lalo Schifrin’s legendary theme song and a score by Danny Elfman . : Interestingly, this is the only film in