Why Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning was never going to bring back Ilsa Faust

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Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning spoilers follow.

In theaters now, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” has unveiled that the character Ilsa Faust, played by Rebecca Ferguson, did not actually make it through the incidents in “Dead Reckoning.

Fans strongly reacted to Ilsa’s death at the hands of Gabriel (Esai Morales). Some even hypothesized that this character might reappear in “The Final Reckoning,” as there was uncertainty among viewers about whether she had actually perished permanently.

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Contrary to what some may have thought, it’s confirmed that the character did not appear in the eighth installment of the series. This was made clear by writer-director Christopher McQuarrie, who emphasized that Ilsa was indeed deceased.

In simpler terms, the person was talking about the trade-off between cost and advantage. He noted that significant characters have consistently perished in Ethan Hunt’s movies throughout the series. This particular death of a character, he added, was unprecedented because it affected the audience deeply on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.

As a devoted fan, I acknowledge that some may have felt discontent with how events unfolded, but the idea of reversing the one element that gives “Mission: Impossible” its edge – the concept of ‘death is final’ – doesn’t inspire me in the slightest.

It isn’t just Ilsa who was absent from the final episode of “Mission: Impossible,” as a total of seven main characters didn’t reappear in the grand finale. We’ve delved into the reasons behind their absence.

As a gamer, I wasn’t sure about The Final Reckoning after reading some mixed reviews, even from trusted sources like Digital Spy. But boy, was I wrong! This game has shattered all records in the franchise, raking in an impressive $63 million during its opening weekend, surpassing the previous high set by 2018’s Fallout. It just goes to show that sometimes, the best games are the ones we least expect.

As a gamer recounting the box office success of a recent movie, I’m thrilled to share that the earnings jumped to approximately $77 million when the extended weekend was considered. Globally, it’s now raked in an impressive $204 million after only five days on the big screen. However, it’s important to note that the series record for total gross remains with Fallout, which pocketed a whopping $824 million worldwide!

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now.

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2025-05-27 16:21