So, you're ready for a high-octane, globe-trotting, mask-ripping adventure? Then you're ready for the Mission: Impossible franchise! But with seven films (and counting!), where do you even begin? Don't worry, your mission (of figuring out the viewing order) is anything but impossible. Here's the chronological order to experience Ethan Hunt's journey:
1. Mission: Impossible (1996)
2. Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
3. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
4. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
5. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
6. Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
7. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
While each film is relatively self-contained, you'll appreciate character development and recurring themes much more by watching them in order. Get ready for some serious suspense, incredible stunts, and Tom Cruise defying age (and gravity) at every turn. Enjoy the mission!