According to a fresh report, Tom Cruise, the star of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, is reportedly unhappy that Oppenheimer and Barbie have managed to secure crucial screens that were originally intended for his film. This revelation sets the stage for a fierce competition at the box office.
The report suggests that Tom Cruise, who portrays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, is feeling a sense of frustration as Oppenheimer and Barbie snatch away valuable screen time from his highly anticipated movie. The release of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, which marks the beginning of the end for Cruise's character, is scheduled for July 12, 2023. However, just one week later, on July 21, the eagerly awaited films Oppenheimer and Barbie will hit theaters.
The latest report from Puck sheds light on Cruise's anger over Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One losing out on important IMAX screens, many of which have been allocated to Oppenheimer. Although Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will have an IMAX run during its first week of release, Oppenheimer will dominate all IMAX screens for the subsequent three weeks. Additionally, Mission: Impossible will have to face stiff competition from Barbie, which is also set to open on the same day as Oppenheimer.
The article further emphasizes the sheer number of high-profile movies slated for release throughout the summer season. According to the report, there will be a major film hitting theaters almost every week until mid-August, with Fast X having premiered two weeks ago. Apart from Oppenheimer and Barbie, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will find itself in direct competition with Haunted Mansion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Meg 2: The Trench, and Gran Turismo, all of which are set to be released within a month of the latest Mission: Impossible installment.
The intense competition faced by Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One presents a challenging situation for the film. Despite being the franchise's longest-running entry and signaling the beginning of its conclusion, the movie's box office performance is bound to be influenced by the presence of other releases during its theatrical run. This is particularly notable in the case of Oppenheimer, whose dominance over IMAX screens could significantly impact the performance of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.
Given the highly competitive summer season for major blockbusters, it is understandable that Cruise would feel frustrated by the loss of IMAX screens to Oppenheimer. This situation also highlights the abundance of major film releases expected in the coming months, which may make it challenging for audiences to keep up with each significant premiere. Only time will tell the extent to which Oppenheimer, Barbie, and other high-profile films will affect the box office success of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.
