When it comes to doing his own stunts, Tom Cruise doesn’t just take hits, he loves watching them.
With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning dropping on digital August 19, fans can dive deep into the action with some killer behind-the-scenes content.
One standout feature is a commentary track where Cruise teams up with director Christopher McQuarrie, and the two clearly have a blast reliving the chaos. In a new clip from io9, Cruise seems to be geeking out watching himself get tossed around in one of the film’s many intense fight sequences.
This is a fun peek into the mind of a guy who genuinely gets a kick out of the pain and precision it takes to pull off these sequences. The clip is packed with enthusiasm, especially from Cruise.
But that’s only scratching the surface of what the digital release has in store. Paramount’s packed this thing with a ton of cool extras:
BEHIND THE SCENES
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Taking Flight – Cruise and McQuarrie break down the insane biplane stunt that pushes aerial action to new heights.
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To The Depths – A deep dive into the underwater sequences, including high-tech water suits, the gimbal rig, and the mind-blowing logistics behind it all.
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To The North – Go on location to the Arctic as the team braves brutal conditions to capture some of the most stunning shots in the franchise.
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Through the Mine – Get an inside look at the Middleton Mine sequence, where practical effects and real danger collide.
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The Score – Take a peek into how the film’s music was created and how it amps up the adrenaline.
EDITORIAL CONTENT
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Deleted Footage Montage (with optional commentary by McQuarrie) – Never-before-seen shots and why they didn’t make the final cut.
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Olifants River Canyon (with optional commentary by McQuarrie) – The terrifyingly low-flying plane sequence shot in South Africa.
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Biplane Transfer (with commentary by McQuarrie and Cruise) – One of the most dangerous and technical stunts in the film gets a full breakdown.
COMMENTARIES
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Cruise and McQuarrie get personal and technical in a full-length track.
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McQuarrie, editor Eddie Hamilton, and first assistant director Mary Boulding bring sharp production insight.
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Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, along with score producer Cécile Tournesac, talk about crafting the film’s musical pulse.
It’s clear Cruise is still all-in on the Mission: Impossible legacy, and even if this ends up being the last chapter, The Final Reckoning looks like it’s going out with a bang — and a whole lot of bruises.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to catch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning when it hits digital on August 19.