Mission: Impossible watch order

You should start with the first movie released in 1996, where Ethan Hunt discovers a mole has penetrated the CIA and must clear his name.

Yes, watching the films in release order is recommended because it follows the chronological order of the entries provided in the series.

None of the entries can be skipped, as all eight movies listed in the franchise provide distinct missions and plots involving Ethan Hunt.

Watch in this order: 1. Mission: Impossible, 2. Mission: Impossible II, 3. Mission: Impossible III, 4. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, 5. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, 6. Mission: Impossible - Fallout, 7. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, 8. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

This guide lists 8 entries, released between 1996 and 2025.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.5 out of 10.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.