Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie Reflect On The First MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE In New 25th Anniversary Clips

Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie Reflect On The First MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE In New 25th Anniversary Clips

For the 25th Anniversary of Mission: Impossible, star Tom Cruise and MI7 director Christopher McQuarrie recently sat down to reflect on the release of the now-iconic franchise launching pad.

By RohanPatel - May 20, 2021 01:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Mission: Impossible

Earlier this week, we shared details on the Mission: Impossible 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition Blu-ray, and ahead of Saturday's celebration, Paramount Home Entertainment has now shared six exclusive interview clips with 3x Academy Award-nominated star/producer Tom Cruise and director/screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie reflecting on the first film's release. 

While Cruise never intended to make a follow-up when the film was released on May 22, 1996, the now-iconic actioner has spawned five blockbuster sequels and is currently in production on two more, the untitled Mission: Impossible 7 and 8

In addition to a completely remastered version of the film, the combo set also includes an exclusive car decal and a gallery of the original trailers for the first six Mission: Impossible films.

Check out the interview clips below and keep scrolling for more details on the Blu-ray Collector's Edition!

CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FILM THAT LIT THE FUSE ON ONE OF CINEMA’S BIGGEST ACTION FRANCHISES

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

Newly Remastered, 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™ Arrives May 18, 2021

Relive every pulse-pounding moment of the original big-screen blockbuster MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a newly remastered Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on May 18, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

Originally released on May 22, 1996, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE thrilled audiences with its breathtaking and action-packed story of secret agents and international espionage. Tom Cruise ignites the screen as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, a character that continues to capture the imaginations of fans around the world as the franchise builds toward the highly anticipated seventh installment.

Directed by Brian De Palma (The Untouchables), with a screenplay by David Koepp (Jurassic Park) and Robert Towne (Chinatown), MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE will return to select theaters for a limited run in May through Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures. Details about the theatrical run will be announced in April.

The newly remastered Collector’s Edition Blu-ray includes an exclusive car decal and a gallery of the original trailers for the first six Mission: Impossible films. The disc also includes the following previously released bonus content:

Blu-ray

  • Mission: Remarkable – 40 Years of Creating the Impossible
  • Mission: Explosive Exploits
  • Mission: Spies Among Us
  • Mission: Catching the Train
  • Mission: International Spy Museum
  • Mission: Agent Dossiers
  • Excellence in Film: Cruise
  • Generation: Cruise
  • Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailers
    • Mission: Impossible Teaser
    • Mission: Impossible Trailer
  • TV Spots

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ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/20/2021, 2:04 PM
This franchise has aged wonderfully.
dracula
dracula - 5/20/2021, 2:05 PM
Tom Cruises age is starting to really show
dracula
dracula - 5/20/2021, 2:06 PM
Really 2 and 3 are the only ones im not that crazy about, 2nd one was kind of just a James Bond wannabe. 3rd one was kind of just okay
dracula
dracula - 5/20/2021, 2:09 PM
Christopher McQuarrie would be a good choice for Black Hawks, if Spielberg doesnt direct it himself
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 5/20/2021, 2:37 PM
Always would have loved to have seen a film with Hunts Team from the First Film when they were all younger, not corrupt and not dead.

Cruise, Voight, Kristen Scott Thomas and Emilio Estevez
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 5/20/2021, 2:56 PM
I'll probably give it a shot (along with the rest) around the time 7 is released, which I honestly don't know when that is. Hopefully they're as good as I remember them
Knightrider
Knightrider - 5/20/2021, 3:21 PM
The first one is fantastic and the camera work, especially during the dinner scene is sooo good reflecting Ethan’s world twisting and turning.

bobevanz
bobevanz - 5/20/2021, 4:24 PM
The special features are nice, but the 4k version is pretty great soo idk
bobevanz
bobevanz - 5/20/2021, 4:24 PM
@bobevanz - oh its the same special features I already have, this is a waste
TheDonOfGotham
TheDonOfGotham - 5/20/2021, 4:53 PM
1 is still my favourite. It just has a tangible paranoid/claustrophobic atmosphere while also having fun during the set pieces.

Brian De Palma is overlooked IMO
tylerzero
tylerzero - 5/20/2021, 5:42 PM
Regarding MI3, I still can't believe that my high school classmate's sister is Maggie Q.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 5/20/2021, 8:22 PM
@tylerzero - Oh shit, really?!
tylerzero
tylerzero - 5/20/2021, 9:04 PM
@MUTO123 - Yup, I was friendly with Maggie’s sister my senior year. Maggie was four years younger so we had graduated the year before she entered the 9th grade.

They don’t look much alike at all: while they’re both half-Asian, Maggie’s sister was more on the white side.
micvalpro
micvalpro - 5/20/2021, 7:45 PM
I was 15 when the 1st one came out and I loved it! It’s still my favorite one. The movie had suspense and kept you guessing. The one MI where the action wasn’t as important or made to be the reason you went to see it. I wish they’d go back to this, even though the new ones are still really great.
feedonatreefrog
feedonatreefrog - 5/20/2021, 8:28 PM
First is still the best.

5 and 6 are great for other reasons though.
willyburz
willyburz - 5/20/2021, 9:30 PM
MI3 is my favorite by far, followed by Ghost Protocol, and Rogue Nation tied for 2nd place in my opinion, then MI1 3rd. I loved Fallout, but that ending and helicopter circus took me out of the movie...The ending in Fallout could have been handled much much better.

MI2 is pure utter garbage.
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