‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’ stormed into US theatres with a franchise-best $24.8 million opening day, according to Variety.

The Tom Cruise-led film, released across 3,857 venues, marks the final chapter in the series that began in 1996. The film is projected to hit $63 million over its first three days, surpassing the $61 million record set by ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’.

Over the four-day holiday weekend, it’s expected to reach $77 million. With a reported $400 million production budget, it ranks among the most expensive films ever made.

Also making waves, Disney and Rideback’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ earned $55 million from Friday and preview screenings, contributing to a strong weekend at the box office.

The action thriller sees Tom Cruise once again reprising his iconic role, as IMF agent Ethan Hunt races to find a rogue AI known as the Entity.

In our 3-star review, Digital Spy notes: "What saves The Final Reckoning from being dragged down by its unwieldy plot is that it never takes itself too seriously. The consequences if Ethan and his IMF team fail are dire, but that doesn't mean the movie can't have fun along the way.

"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning might not be the perfect send-off for Ethan Hunt, but if this is to be the end, he won't have any regrets about leaving audiences short-changed."

 Source: The Hollywood Reporter