AceShowbiz - Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, ready to tackle his most perilous mission in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," hitting theaters on May 23. This highly-anticipated blockbuster is set to be the eighth and final installment in the beloved spy series, potentially marking the end of an era for fans of the franchise.

The storyline picks up from where "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning" left off. With Hunt now in possession of the key necessary to defeat a powerful AI program called The Entity, he must assemble his team to locate a sunken Russian submarine that houses the critical source code to dismantle the AI.

Cruise, who is renowned for his commitment to performing his own stunts, has already teased some breathtaking sequences, including an underwater submarine scene and a heart-stopping moment where he dangles from a plane.

He shared in an interview with Empire, "When you stick your face out [of an airplane], going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you're not getting oxygen. So I had to train myself how to breathe. There were times I would pass out physically; I was unable to get back into the cockpit."

The ensemble cast features familiar faces including Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Angela Bassett, and Pom Klementieff, along with newcomers like "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, and Stephen Oyoung.

The movie will also see Cruise reuniting with director Christopher McQuarrie, who has directed "Mission Impossible" movie since 2015's "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation".

With its promises of exhilarating action, a gripping plot, and heartfelt moments, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" looks to be a fitting send-off for Tom Cruise's iconic character. Young audiences and long-time fans alike won't want to miss this electrifying conclusion to the legendary saga.