Hollywood star Tom Cruise has shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the sets of his much-awaited film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The photo shows him training for an underwater stunt, a glimpse of which was shown in the trailer of the spy thriller. The 62-year-old actor reprises his role of Detective Ethan Hunt in the film.

One photo shows Tom breathing from his trainer’s oxygen tank underwater, illuminated by a large light in the background. Along with the photo, the actor wrote on Instagram, “The training and preparation we’ve done for this film is a culmination of everything that’s come before it. From the depths to the sky, I can’t wait to share more with you.” Can.”

The producers of The Final Reckoning teased fans with a video showing Tom Cruise preparing for his underwater stunt. The video shows the actor wearing a scuba suit while the crew helps him tie a mask on his face. After gearing up, Tom gives a fist bump and a thumbs up to the crew before diving into shooting.

The makers captioned the BTS video, “Prepared for the impossible. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning.”

movie teaser trailer It was previously revealed that Ethan Hunt would be continuing his fight against a powerful AI called “The Entity”, picking up where 2022’s Dead Reckoning Part One left off.

This underwater sequence isn’t the first time Tom Cruise has done something in-depth for the franchise. In Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), the actor performed another underwater stunt where he held his breath for about six and a half minutes.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the final installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is set for worldwide release on May 23, 2025. The film also stars Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Katie O’Brien. and Trammell Tillman.