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The seventh installment of the 27-year-old action franchise “Mission: Impossible” has grossed an estimated $235 million globally through its first five days of release, including a franchise-record of $14 million overseas.
Despite the impressive box office numbers, the movie was incredibly expensive to make due to COVID-related starts and stops and other pandemic-era safety measures.
Christopher McQuarrie returned to direct the latest installment, which follows Ethan Hunt and his team at the Impossible Mission Force as they work to take down a mysterious, all-powerful artificial intelligence force known as the Entity.
Despite falling short of expectations in China, the film established new franchise opening weekend records in 35 markets, including the United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand.
