'Mission: Impossible — Fallout' Could Scale $60M in U.S. Opening Weekend | THR News - video Dailymotion

Overseas, the Tom Cruise action pic is likewise scoring strong numbers. It has also landed a release date in China, where it opens Aug. 31.

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00:00Tom Cruise could score one of the best showings of his career and what could be a franchise

00:11high debut with Mission Impossible Fallout this weekend. Sounds impossible? For Ethan Hunt? Never.

00:21The movie could bring in as much as $60 million in its U.S. opening weekend, according to

00:26early Friday returns. Paramount insiders say the movie is headed for a $55 to $60 million debut,

00:31after raking in $6 million in Thursday night previews.

00:35The end you always feared is coming. And the blood will be on your hands.

00:42The previous installment, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, grossed $55.5 million its opening weekend,

00:49the second best launch of the series behind Mission Impossible 2, with $57.8 million not adjusted

00:55for inflation. Rave reviews could give the film a major boost. The movie currently boasts a 98%

01:01fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a franchise high score.

01:09So, do you plan on seeing Cruise in Mission Impossible Fallout this weekend?

01:12Be sure to let me know in the comments.

01:14Until next time, for The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.