Tom Cruise Defies Gravity Again in New Mission: Impossible Trailer

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part Two, a highly anticipated 2025 blockbuster, made a powerful statement with a nostalgic Super Bowl LIX trailer, generating significant buzz before its May theatrical release.

The captivating 30-second spot opens with Tom Cruise's iconic character, Ethan Hunt, on the run. The trailer then expertly interweaves familiar scenes from the original film with glimpses of key allies throughout the franchise's history. Viewers are treated to appearances by Ving Rhames (Luther), Simon Pegg (Benji), Hayley Atwell (Grace), and Pom Klementieff (Paris), all engaged in breathtaking, death-defying stunts. A particularly thrilling biplane sequence promises to be one of the series' most intense action sequences yet, hinting at even more surprises to come.

This latest installment follows directly from the events of 2023's Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, bringing this chapter of the saga to a thrilling conclusion after a nearly two-year wait. The future of the franchise beyond this film remains uncertain.

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part Two hits theaters on May 23, 2025. For those wanting a refresher before the premiere, a guide to watching the entire series is available here. A compilation of the Super Bowl's most memorable commercials and trailers can be found here.