Tom Cruise Reveals He Passed Out During ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Stunt

A High-Flying Challenge

February 9, 2025: In a recent interview, Tom Cruise disclosed that he lost consciousness multiple times while performing a high-risk stunt for the upcoming film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The scene involved Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, hanging from the wing of a 1930s Boeing Stearman biplane at an altitude of 10,000 feet, flying over South Africa. The combination of high speed and altitude posed significant challenges for the actor.

Pushing Physical Limits

Cruise explained that the stunt required him to stick his face out into the airstream, where speeds exceeded 120 miles per hour, resulting in a lack of oxygen. He stated, “When you stick your face out, going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you’re not getting oxygen. So I had to train myself how to breathe. There were times I would pass out physically; I was unable to get back into the cockpit.”

A Legacy of Daring Feats

This incident adds to Cruise’s history of performing his own stunts, often pushing the boundaries of safety. In previous installments of the Mission: Impossible series, he has scaled the Burj Khalifa, clung to the side of an ascending aircraft, and executed a high-altitude, low-opening parachute jump. His unwavering commitment to delivering authentic action sequences continues to captivate audiences and set new standards in the action genre.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is scheduled for release on May 23, 2025, and fans eagerly anticipate witnessing the results of Cruise’s dedication to his craft.

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Sources: Hindustan Times, Digital Trends, LADbible

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