All Mission: Impossible Movies, Ranked By Critics

Mission: Impossible is a series of American action spy films, based on the 1966 TV series created by Bruce Geller. The series is mainly produced by and stars Tom Cruise, who plays Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The films have been directed, written, and scored by various filmmakers and crew, while incorporating musical themes from the original series by Lalo Schifrin.

Starting in 1996, the films (taking place starting six years after the events of the previous TV sequel series) follow the missions of the IMF’s main field team, under Hunt’s leadership, to stop an enemy force and prevent an impending global disaster. The series focuses on Hunt’s character, and like with the television series’ structure, is complemented by an ensemble cast, such as Luther Stickell (played by Ving Rhames) and Benji Dunn (played by Simon Pegg), who have recurring roles.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One (2023)
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One (2023)
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

The series has been positively received from critics and audiences. Now, we’re ranking all Mission: Impossible movies by critics’ scores from best to worst!

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