The Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning popcorn bucket is here. Regal Cinemas unveiled the promotional item for the upcoming Paramount Pictures film. It takes interactivity to a new level.
The bucket ties into the Mission: Impossible theme. Users must unlock it like Tom Cruise to access the popcorn. It resembles the red orb that houses the Entity, the main artificial intelligence in the new film and its predecessor, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
The bucket hinges open to reveal two halves of a key. The key unlocks the Entity’s housing, mimicking a scene where Cruise’s character might unlock a crucial item. It is unclear if the locking mechanism is just a fun gimmick or if it genuinely locks and unlocks.
Tom Cruise collaborated with the studio on the popcorn bucket design. He is dedicated to the authenticity of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Initially, the souvenir was supposed to feature a mini Sevastopol submarine.
Interlocking design boosts interactivity
Cruise and the producers decided to take a different direction, leading to the current design. Plot details for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning are mostly under wraps.
Tom Cruise will reprise his role as Ethan Hunt. He teams up with his squad to thwart his longtime adversary, Gabriel, played by Esai Morales. Gabriel aims to deploy an AI system known as the Entity that could potentially lead to global destruction.
Ethan and the IMF team must stop this catastrophic event. The Sevastopol submarine, a key element in the previous film, is expected to hold significant weight in the new movie. The film will feature returning cast members including Simon Pegg, Haley Atwell, Shea Whigham, and Pom Klementieff.
Christopher McQuarrie directs and co-wrote the script with Erik Jendresen. The Final Reckoning promises to be another thrilling installment in the franchise. Paramount and Skydance produce the film under Cruise’s TC Productions banner.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is set to hit theaters on May 23, 2025.
