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Tom Cruise nearly met his end on 'The Final Reckoning'

  • While filming a stunt flying a biplane solo over South Africa for the latest Mission: Impossible installment set to release in 2025, Tom Cruise came close to losing his life.
  • Cruise spent 22 minutes out on the wing, exceeding safety limits by 10 minutes, causing the film crew to fear he had passed out due to oxygen deprivation and exhaustion.
  • Director Christopher McQuarrie explained the extreme scene involved wind speeds over 225 kph and highlighted that Cruise used a prearranged hand signal to communicate distress.
  • McQuarrie said, "No one on Earth can do that but Tom Cruise," as Cruise climbed back into the cockpit and landed safely, showcasing years of meticulous preparation.
  • This stunt underscores the franchise’s reputation for daring action in its $400 million eighth and possibly final installment, with fans uncertain if the series will continue.
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Tom Cruise nearly met his end on 'The Final Reckoning'

Tom Cruise's film crew on his latest "Mission: Impossible" epic feared the actor was about to die after he appeared to pass out on the wing of a stunt plane over Africa.

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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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