''Mission: Impossible'' is a
multimedia franchise
A media franchise, also known as a multimedia franchise, is a collection of related media in which several derivative works have been produced from an original creative work of fiction, such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or ...
based on a fictional secret
espionage
Espionage, spying, or intelligence gathering is the act of obtaining secret or confidential information ( intelligence) from non-disclosed sources or divulging of the same without the permission of the holder of the information for a tang ...
agency known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The
1966 TV series ran for seven seasons and was
revived in 1988 for two seasons. It inspired a
series of theatrical motion pictures starring
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962), known professionally as Tom Cruise, is an American actor and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actors, he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Go ...
beginning in 1996. By 2011, the franchise generated over $4 billion in revenue making ''Mission: Impossible'' one of the
highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
As of 2022, the latest item released in the franchise was the action-drama ''
Mission: Impossible – Fallout'', which premiered in
Paris, France
Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Si ...
on July 12, 2018.
Media
Television series
Films
Soundtracks
Video games
Books
Comics
Cast and characters
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Mass media franchises introduced in 1966
Television franchises
American spy fiction