Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Sequel At Home

Tom Cruise’s “final” Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, has made its digital streaming debut almost three months after premiering in theaters. Whether you watched the latest installment on the big screen or want to see it again, now’s your chance to purchase the film.

The Final Reckoning serves as a direct sequel to 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, with Christopher McQuarrie returning to direct. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, who leads his team in a race against time to defeat the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that threatens mankind’s existence. The cast also features Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny and Angela Bassett.

“With the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins,” the official synopsis says. “Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission – not even the lives of those he cares about most.”

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The Final Reckoning premiered in theaters on May 23, 2025, and concluded its solid box office run with $595 million worldwide, though it didn’t surpass the $200 million mark domestically. Mission: Impossible – Fallout remains the franchise’s highest-grossing film with $790 million globally, according to Box Office Mojo.

While not the highest-rated entry in the franchise, the film received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, earning an 80% critics score and a higher 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Brian Truitt from USA Today wrote in his review: “Overall, there’s an Avengers: Endgame feel to Final Reckoning, throwing back to plot points and characters from previous films.” He also said, “If The Final Reckoning is indeed at hand, you couldn’t ask for a better death-defying, free-falling, edge-of-your-dang-seat sendoff.”

Here’s everything you need to know about watching Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, including digital and physical release details, bonus features and whether this will be Cruise’s final mission.

How To Watch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning At Home

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home. You can purchase The Final Reckoning for $19.99. The film is not available to rent at this time

When Will Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Be Released On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray And DVD?

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will make its physical debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 4, 2025.

Both digital and physical versions will include special bonus features, ranging from behind-the-scenes footage of stunt filming and complex action sequences to commentary from McQuarrie and Cruise. The full list of special features includes:

BEHIND THE SCENES

  • Taking Flight—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie take you through the biplanes stunt. Witness them push things to the next level to capture these incredible flight sequences.
  • To The Depths—Dive in with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie to explore every detail of the water tank/moving gimbal, the special masks/water suits, and the rigorous planning and execution of this one-of-a-kind stunt.
  • To The North—Journey with the cast and crew to see how they filmed in extreme conditions to create the breathtaking sequence in the high Arctic of Svalbard.
  • Through the Mine—Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence.
  • The Score—A behind-the-scenes look at the original music composed for the film.

EDITORIAL CONTENT

  • Deleted Footage Montage with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie shares some of the stunning, never-before-seen deleted shots that did not make the final film.
  • Olifants River Canyon with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie details the difficulties of shooting the dangerous, low level flying sequence through the Olifants River Canyon in South Africa.
  • Biplane Transfer with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie discuss the challenges of filming the highly technical and extremely dangerous biplane transfer stunt at high altitudes.

COMMENTARIES

  • Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Enjoy a compelling, in-depth discussion with Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise.
  • Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, Editor Eddie Hamilton, and First Assistant Director Mary Boulding—Experience the film with riveting insights and analysis from these acclaimed filmmakers.
  • Commentary by Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, and Score Producer Cécile Tournesac—Hear from the artists who enhance the action with thrilling music.

PROMO SPOTS

  • Parachute Burn— Watch Tom Cruise earn a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual.
  • Snorri Rig Camera— Survival is in the details. See the unique camera set up for Tom as he does his parachute jump.
  • Jump Flip— Witness Tom’s epic jump.
  • Long Wing— See Tom hang on to the wing of the biplane mid-flight.

STILL GALLERIES

  • Tom Cruise (Biography included)
  • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Collaboration
  • Supporting Cast

ISOLATED SCORE TRACK

When Will Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Be Streaming On Paramount+?

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is distributed by Paramount Pictures, so the film will eventually be available to stream on Paramount+. You can watch the seven previous Mission Impossible installments on Paramount’s streaming service.

When can viewers expect the latest release to arrive on the streaming platform? Mission Impossible may differ from other Paramount theatrical releases due to its extended digital release timeline — 88 days, compared to the typical 45-65 day window.

For example, Paramount’s Gladiator II premiered in theaters in November 2024 and became available on Paramount+ just two months later. Similarly, A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) also arrived on the streamer within a two-month window.

However, 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One took about three months to reach the service after its theatrical release. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will likely arrive on Paramount+ in mid-fall, possibly around October or November.

Is Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning The Last Mission: Impossible Movie?

Although Paramount Pictures marketed Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning as the final chapter in the long-running action franchise, the film’s ending leaves the door open for future installments.

However, this may be the last time viewers see Ethan Hunt. Tom Cruise confirmed this to The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet, stating, “It’s the final! It’s not called ‘final’ for nothing.”

The actor was also asked about his previous statement that he wanted to continue making Mission: Impossible movies until he reached Harrison Ford’s age. When THR asked if he had changed his mind, he replied, “I actually said I’m going to make movies into my 80s; actually, I’m going to make them into my 100s.”

He continued, “I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films — I’m excited.”

Stay tuned to find out when exactly Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will begin streaming on Paramount+. Watch the official trailer below.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/08/19/mission-impossible–the-final-reckoning-is-now-streaming-how-to-watch-the-sequel-at-home/