Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Is Poised to Top Despicable Me 4 in China

The newest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, The Final Reckoning, is gearing up for a major milestone in China: taking down Despicable Me 4’s $59.9 million haul. After four weeks in theaters, Tom Cruise’s final bow as Ethan Hunt is on the brink of claiming the 18th spot on China’s post-COVID Hollywood chart

Box Office Momentum: Week 4 Breakdown

Day 22 in China saw Final Reckoning still netting $575,000, albeit a 45.5% decline from the previous Friday, across about 39,000 screenings.
Cumulative earnings now sit at $58.9 million, just shy of the $59.9 million mark held by Despicable Me 4 .
Early pre-sales for the fourth Saturday have already crossed $150,000, with ~26,000 screenings locked in.

Based on this momentum, analysts expect another $2–3 million this weekend, which would firmly vault Final Reckoning past Despicable Me 4 .

A Post-COVID Hollywood Hit

With its current tally, Final Reckoning has already overtaken:

The Croods: A New Age (~$54.6 million) to secure a Top 20 placement Soul (~$57.3 million), and is closing in fast to claim the 19th spot.

Once it surpasses Despicable Me 4, it will own the 18th position on that elite list.

Global Picture: Box Office Beyond China

North America: $171.8 million
International (excluding China): $340.5 million
Worldwide total: $512.3 million

Released May 23, the film has shown strong legs stateside (+18.3% from last Thursday) and continues to gain traction in markets like Japan, already its highest-grossing Hollywood territory in 2025

What Makes Final Reckoning Stand Out in China

IMAX and Event Cinemas – Its opening weekend achieved a strong $25.6 million with $4.9 million from IMAX showings .
Steady Walk-Up Sales – A large percentage of tickets are sold day-of, showing solid word-of-mouth buzz.
Franchise Tailwind – Following a pandemic-tainted release of its predecessor, this film has come out stronger, riding the wave of Tom Cruise’s star power .

What’s Next?

This weekend is pivotal:

Breaching $60 million in China seems almost assured, likely placing Final Reckoning ahead of Despicable Me 4.
That means Locke into the 18th spot among all Hollywood imports in China since COVID.
The film continues to build momentum despite new competition—truly testament to Cruise’s enduring box office draw.

Final Take

From dominating IMAX screens to edging out animated crowds, The Final Reckoning has anchored itself as a rare Hollywood winner in modern-day China. With an impressive global gross north of $500 million, it’s not just a farewell tour—it’s a statement.

Stay tuned this weekend as we watch Tom Cruise lock in another cinematic mission—this time nearing the summit of post-pandemic box office history in China.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Is Poised to Top Despicable Me 4 in China