Key Points
- A new rumor claims Tom Cruise is exploring Mission: Impossible 9 with Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao.
- The report originated from DeuxMoi, a celebrity gossip account, and remains unverified.
- Cruise reportedly “workshopped a treatment” with Zhao, though no official confirmation exists.
- Fans reacted with surprise and skepticism, noting Cruise previously said the eighth film would be the final chapter.
- Past speculation linked Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell to the franchise, though Powell denied involvement.
The Rumor
Speculation about a ninth Mission: Impossible film surfaced after DeuxMoi shared an anonymous tip suggesting Cruise had approached Chloe Zhao to write and direct the project. The rumor claimed the two met and began developing a treatment, with writing reportedly underway.
However, the account emphasized the information was unverified, leaving fans uncertain about the franchise’s future.
Fan Reaction
Instead of excitement, many longtime fans expressed hesitation. Online discussions highlighted Cruise’s earlier comments that Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning would serve as Ethan Hunt’s last mission.
Cruise told The Hollywood Reporter: “It’s the final! It’s not called ‘final’ for nothing.”
Cruise’s Past Comments on the Franchise
Despite signaling an end to the series, Cruise has previously hinted at wanting to continue. At the Australian premiere of Dead Reckoning Part One, he compared himself to Harrison Ford, who reprised Indiana Jones at age 80.
“Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going,” Cruise said. “I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him. I hope to keep making Mission: Impossible films until I’m his age.”
Other Rumors
Industry chatter has also linked Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell to future installments. But Powell dismissed the idea on The Pat McAfee Show, joking: “My mom would never let me do that. Worst gig in town, everybody knows that. That’s a death trap.”
What Happens Next?
With no official confirmation from Paramount or Cruise, Mission: Impossible 9 remains purely speculative. Whether Zhao is involved or not, the franchise’s future hinges on whether Cruise decides to extend Ethan Hunt’s story beyond The Final Reckoning.
