Lagos, Nigeria – May 29, 2025 – Tom Cruise’s latest action spectacle, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, has taken the Nigerian box office by storm, grossing an impressive N123 million in its opening weekend from May 23 to May 25, 2025. According to industry tracker PartyJollofAfrica, the film secured the number one spot in Nigeria and Ghana, marking a strong start for the eighth and reportedly final installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, The Final Reckoning continues the high-octane saga of Ethan Hunt, with Tom Cruise reprising his iconic role. The film’s opening weekend performance in Nigeria, which translates to approximately $10 million globally, underscores its appeal in the region, particularly in urban centers like Lagos and Abuja, where English-language screenings have drawn large crowds. The movie’s success is attributed to its breathtaking action sequences, nostalgic callbacks to earlier films, and Cruise’s enduring star power.
The film’s N123 million haul reflects a cumulative total as of May 27, 2025, with N84.1 million earned over the three-day weekend alone. This performance has positioned Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning as a standout in Nigeria’s competitive box office landscape, outperforming local titles like ORI: The Rebirth (N30.7 million) and Sinners (N30 million) during the same period.
Globally, the film has already amassed $204 million, with a franchise-best opening of $63 million in the U.S. and $127 million internationally. In Nigeria, the film’s success is particularly notable given its high production budget, estimated between $300–400 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made. Despite this, its strong debut suggests it is on track to be one of 2025’s top-grossing releases.
Social media buzz on platforms like X has highlighted the film’s dominance, with fans praising its adrenaline-pumping stunts and emotional depth. Posts on X noted, “Mission Impossible is #1 movie in Nigeria & Ghana gross N104M on opening weekend,” reflecting the excitement surrounding the release.
As Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning continues its theatrical run, analysts predict it could challenge the lifetime gross of its predecessor, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which earned N1.2 billion (approximately Rs 131 crore) in Nigeria. With its current trajectory, the film is poised to maintain its momentum, driven by positive word-of-mouth and repeat viewership.
The film is now playing in theaters nationwide, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and is expected to continue drawing crowds in Nigeria as it expands to additional markets like China on May 30, 2025.
