China Box Office: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Overtakes Dead Reckoning, Eyes Historic $50M+ Mark

Tom Cruise’s action-packed saga, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is making waves at the China box office. The film has officially surpassed Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning on its second Sunday, becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film in China since Venom: The Last Dance (2024). After just 10 days in release, The Final Reckoning is nearing the coveted $50 million milestone, with projections suggesting a final total of around $70 million.

🇨🇳 A Major Win for Hollywood in China Post-Pandemic

In a market where Hollywood films have struggled post-COVID, The Final Reckoning stands out as a rare success. It’s the first Hollywood title to cross $50 million at the Chinese box office since Venom: The Last Dance, marking a major achievement for the Mission: Impossible franchise in the post-pandemic era.

Film China Box Office (Approx.)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) $181 million

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning <$50 million (2023)

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning $50M+ (2025, est.)

While Final Reckoning won’t match the pre-pandemic success of Fallout, it represents a significant bounce back for the franchise, particularly in a tight Chinese theatrical landscape.

🌍 Global Box Office Update: Final Reckoning Targets $600M Worldwide

As of its third weekend, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has grossed approximately $453 million globally, including its China earnings. Despite a massive production budget estimated at $300 million, and marketing expenses likely between $75–100 million, the film is holding strong across key international markets.

Projected Global Lifetime Gross: ~$600 million

US + International Trends: Steady weekday holds, positive audience reception

🎬 A Comeback After Barbenheimer Fallout

The previous installment, Dead Reckoning, was heavily impacted by the global success of the Barbenheimer phenomenon (Barbie + Oppenheimer). However, The Final Reckoning has managed to carve out its space despite a tough clash with Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, a surprise hit that’s on track to cross $1 billion globally.

🔍 What This Means for Hollywood’s China Outlook

Hollywood's standing in China has declined significantly over the past few years. The last major success before Final Reckoning was Alien: Romulus, which miraculously matched its U.S. box office numbers with its China performance — a rare feat in the current environment.

The fact that Final Reckoning is outperforming expectations signals a potential return of big-budget Hollywood films to relevance in the Chinese market, though not quite at the levels seen pre-pandemic.

🎟️ Now Playing in Theatres Across China and Worldwide

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is currently showing in theatres across China and major global territories. With strong word-of-mouth and consistent box office trends, it’s shaping up to be a fitting farewell for one of Hollywood’s most enduring action franchises.