The Mission Impossible franchise has been a staple in the action film genre since its inception in 1996.

 

Now, after a hiatus on production due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as the unstoppable Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible 8.

 

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Mission Impossible 8 has been shrouded in secrecy, with little information about the plot or the characters, other than the fact that it will pick up the plot from where Dead Reckoning left it.

 

Twitter user @TomCruiseNavy shared new images from the set of Mission Impossible 8, which is currently filming in central London.

 

The images showcase Cruise attempting a shot in which his character does his signature run over Westminster Bridge multiple times, to capture the perfect one.

 

Cruise’s shirt was seen covered in blood, presumably not his own since no wound can be seen. (Note: It is possible the crew will end up using visual effects for a wound during post-production)

 

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As with any highly anticipated film, there is no shortage of predictions and speculation about the plot and storyline of Mission Impossible 8.

 

Fans have been dissecting the set photos, analyzing every detail in an attempt to uncover the secrets of Ethan Hunt’s latest mission.

 

Actors in army and police gear were seen around the set; for which Westminster Bridge and Parliament Square were both shut down.

 

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The movie, which was originally titled Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part Two, is currently untitled and will continue to undergo production in London.

 
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The cast of the sequel includes Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, and Haley Atwell as Grace.

 

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Other cast members include Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, Pom Klementieff as Paris, Esai Morales as Gabriel, and Shea Whigham as Jasper Briggs.

 

Mission Impossible 8 is set to release in theatres on May 23, 2025.