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Mission: Impossible 7 Theory Connects to Mission: Impossible 3
Early Theories About The Mission: Impossible 7 Ending
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning has a Mission: Impossible 3 callback and the early theories say it's everything from a "red herring" to a de-aged Tom Cruise scene. According to a "source close to the production", The Final Reckoning will feature a flashback to Ethan Hunt's (Tom Cruise) life pre-IMF in the 1990s, when he was a young agent training with Jim Phelps (Jon Voight) in Langley.
In Mission: Impossible 3, Ethan and Jim reunite when the latter escapes prison and seeks revenge on Ethan for his supposed betrayal years earlier. In the end, Jim is revealed to be the villain, and Ethan is forced to kill him.
So, what does this mean for The Final Reckoning? One theory is that the flashback will reveal that Ethan and Jim were actually working together all along, even during the events of Mission: Impossible 3. This would explain why Jim was so determined to get revenge on Ethan, and why he was willing to go to such lengths to destroy him.
Another theory is that the flashback will be a "red herring," designed to mislead the audience about the true nature of the film's plot. This would be a classic Mission: Impossible twist, and it would keep the audience guessing until the very end.
Finally, some fans believe that the flashback will feature a de-aged Tom Cruise, allowing him to reprise his role as a young Ethan Hunt. This would be a major technical achievement, and it would certainly be a crowd-pleaser. However, it's also the least likely theory, as Cruise is known for his dedication to practical stunts, and he may not be willing to undergo the extensive de-aging process.
Whatever the truth may be, the Mission: Impossible franchise is known for its surprises, and The Final Reckoning is sure to deliver.
What We Know About Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning So Far
In addition to the possible Mission: Impossible 3 callback, here's what we know about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning so far:
* Tom Cruise is returning as Ethan Hunt, and he will be joined by a star-studded cast that includes Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, and Hayley Atwell.
* Christopher McQuarrie is returning to write and direct the film, making him the first director to helm more than one Mission: Impossible movie.
* The film is set to be released on July 7, 2023.