Tom Cruise's death-defying stunts and international popularity propelled the Mission Impossible franchise to rake in billions at box offices worldwide.
Headline: Unveiling the Journey of Greg Tarzan Davis: From Classroom to "Mission: Impossible" Stardom
Greg Tarzan Davis, the newcomer in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," shares his toughest challenges as he switches careers from teaching to acting, opening up to Fox News Digital about this dramatic life transformation.
The eighth movie in the almost three-decade-old "Mission: Impossible" series has garnered $227 million worldwide so far. Unlike other heavyweight franchises dominated by CGI techniques and brand popularity, "Mission: Impossible" stands out for its unique approach, with lead actor Tom Cruise performing most of his own death-defying stunts.
Cruise's daring feats have been legendary: from climbing the Burj Khalifa in Dubai for MI: Ghost Protocol, hanging from an Airbus during a takeoff in MI: Rogue Nation, to performing a HALO jump from an airplane at 25,000 feet in MI: Fallout. Davis, the latest addition to the franchise, will surely have some incredible stories to share in the near future.
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The films have managed to gross billions at the box office, with their universal appeal playing a significant role in their success.
From 1996 to 2025, here's a list of all the films in the "Mission: Impossible" series and their impressive box office earnings, as reported by Box Office Mojo:
Mission: Impossible - 1996
Mission: Impossible II - 2000
Mission: Impossible III - 2006
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - 2011
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation - 2015
Mission: Impossible - Fallout - 2018
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 2023
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - 2025
The first film in the series was released when internet dial-up services and floppy disks were still prevalent, long before the debut of the first iPhone. It cast Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, a skilled IMF agent framed for a crime he didn't commit, setting the foundation for a treasure trove of espionage, action, and intricate plot twists. The film earned over $457 million worldwide.
The second installment, "Mission: Impossible II," was directed by John Woo and received mixed reviews. Despite this, it still managed to amass an impressive $546 million worldwide.
In 2006, "Mission: Impossible III" saw JJ Abrams taking the director's chair, providing emotional depth to the series by addressing Ethan Hunt's personal dilemmas. Critically, it outperformed its predecessor, grossing over $397 million worldwide.
Greg Tarzan Davis' transition from teaching to acting in the 'Mission: Impossible' series is adding an unique flavor of Hollywood journey to the world of entertainment, echoing the long-standing tradition of celebrities venturing into the movies-and-tv industry. With his debut in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,' Davis is poised to share his experiences alongside the renowned actors, most notably Tom Cruise, known for his high-risk stunts in the series.
