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Mission: Impossible anniversaries, Cruise to Warner, McQuarrie eyes Conan

5/24/2026

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The original *Mission: Impossible* film marked its 30th anniversary on May 22, 2026.
*Mission: Impossible 3* turned 20 years old in May 2026.
*Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol* will reach its 15th birthday at the end of 2026.
*Ghost Protocol* introduced director Christopher McQuarrie to the franchise, beginning a long-term collaboration with actor Tom Cruise.
After *The Final Reckoning* release, Cruise moved to Warner Bros. while McQuarrie plans to direct *Conan the Barbarian*.

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Story summary

The original *Mission: Impossible* film marked its 30th anniversary on May 22, 2026.
*Mission: Impossible 3* turned 20 years old in May 2026.
*Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol* will reach its 15th birthday at the end of 2026.
*Ghost Protocol* introduced director Christopher McQuarrie to the franchise, beginning a long-term collaboration with actor Tom Cruise.
After *The Final Reckoning* release, Cruise moved to Warner Bros. while McQuarrie plans to direct *Conan the Barbarian*.