Mission: Impossible 7 poised for box office success following Rotten Tomatoes triumph

It seems the impossible has been achieved again, but this time, in the realm of film critics' scores. Mission: Impossible 7, also known as Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, has just made a groundbreaking stride in franchise history by setting a new record on the esteemed movie review website, Rotten Tomatoes.

Widely hailed as one of the most enduring and thrilling action franchises to grace Hollywood, Mission: Impossible does not disappoint with its latest blockbuster. Mission: Impossible 7, the seventh installment, has been lauded extensively by film critics.

Tom Cruise leads the way in another of Ethan Hunt's thrilling exploits, joined by a superb cast that includes Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg, who return to their familiar roles.

Newcomers Pom Klementieff and Hayley Atwell join the mission, adding fresh dimensions to the ensemble.

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Certified Fresh: Mission: Impossible 7 scores 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

Tom Cruise's latest adventure in Mission: Impossible 7 achieves a stellar 98% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes (Image via Paramount)

History has been made as Mission: Impossible 7 becomes a Certified Fresh title on Rotten Tomatoes with a whopping score of 98%. This score was derived from the analysis of 87 critics, who were privileged to preview the movie before its release.

To achieve this distinction, Rotten Tomatoes stipulates a minimum of 80 reviews with at least five from top critics and a consistent Tomatometer score exceeding 75% — the proportion of critics who endorsed the film positively.

This triumphant score of 98% marks a historic milestone for the Mission: Impossible franchise, outshining the previous record of 96% earned by the sixth installment, Fallout.

Mission: Impossible now proudly stands as the only live-action franchise to have four consecutive movies score over 90% on the Tomatometer:

• Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - 93%
• Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation - 94%
• Mission: Impossible - Fallout - 97%
• Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 98%

Despite the original trilogy of Mission: Impossible movies attaining modest scores ranging from 56% to 71%, the series has consistently improved its standing on the Tomatometer since. A handful of movie franchises have nearly matched this accomplishment.

The Lord of the Rings: the original triad of films showcased an impressive streak of high scores, but this was disrupted when The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey did not live up to its predecessors' standards. Likewise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe demonstrated a series of impressive ratings until Phase 4 fell a bit short of its predecessors' achievements.

Following the historic performance on Rotten Tomatoes, Mission: Impossible 7 is poised for a box office blitz. The franchise has consistently delivered high-octane entertainment since Ghost Protocol and appears poised to continue its winning streak with this latest endeavor.

In an era where audience recommendations significantly impact box office performance, Mission: Impossible 7 is primed for success, especially given that its predecessor, Fallout, brought in a franchise record of $786.6 million.

After Tom Cruise's incredible box office success with Top Gun: Maverick last summer, grossing nearly $1.5 billion, expectations are high for Dead Reckoning Part 1 to join the elite billion-dollar club. With such mounting excitement and the promise of a gripping cliffhanger leading into Dead Reckoning Part 2, the franchise's future looks bright.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 is set to electrify theaters starting Wednesday, July 12, 2023.