Fans of Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise will need to be a little more patient as the much-anticipated eighth installment is facing an unexpected delay once again. This time, the blow came when almost The submarine costing Rs 250 crore developed a malfunction during filming. And this has also increased the budget of the film. (Also read: Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2 release postponed to 2025 due to actors’ strike)
According to Mirror UKThe gimbal that lowered the 120-foot-high submarine jammed under its heavy weight, requiring repairs and temporarily halting production.
Production interruption
According to sources, the renovations have pushed the filming schedule back several weeks, adding to an already massive budget. According to the outlet, the budget is now approaching $100 million. ₹3,324.88 crore ($400 million)
The insider said that the production team is frustrated because every day of delay adds additional costs. At the moment, repair work is underway and it will take a few weeks.
“They are not happy because it delays production, which costs a lot of money every day,” a source said.
The eighth part was originally scheduled for release this summer, but has been postponed due to delays. Several reports suggest it could be released in May 2025, but it’s unclear how the most recent hitch will affect the film’s release plans.
More information about procrastination
The eighth part is a direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The 2023 film sees Tom return as protagonist Ethan Hunt. The untitled film has faced multiple delays since filming began. Production was delayed to July 2023 last year due to the Hollywood writers’ strike. Filming resumed in March this year.
The first part also faced similar difficulties, with the budget reportedly rising to around $300 million. At the time, the budget had gone up a lot due to the pandemic crisis. At the box office, the film underperformed as it released right before Barbie and Oppenheimer.
About the film
In the film, Tom will be seen playing the role of Senior Field Agent Ethan Hunt. Part One was directed by Christopher McQuarrie and produced by Paramount Pictures.
It also stars Hayley Atwell, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby and Simon Pegg. Christopher is also directing it. This will be director Christopher’s fourth Mission: Impossible film since joining the franchise in 2015, which began with the first film directed by Brian De Palma in 1996.
