Pakistan, May 16 -- Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, with Paramount confirming the film's global release dates. It will hit over 3,700 theaters across the United States on May 23, followed by a much-anticipated release in China on May 30.

This eighth installment of the blockbuster franchise comes with high expectations as Paramount aims to spark international excitement once again. The Mission: Impossible series has already grossed over $4 billion globally, and the studio hopes this final chapter will add significantly to that success.

China's approval for the movie comes at a crucial time, as Hollywood films face increasing competition from domestic Chinese productions. However, the inclusi...