19 Years Later, Mission: Impossible Just Retconned Its Most Polarizing Movie
Briefly

In 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning', Ethan Hunt confronts the Entity, a rogue AI that has manipulated events to ensure his failure, signaling a new world order. This conflict, which began in 2023's 'Dead Reckoning', reflects a long-standing war between Hunt and the repercussions of his past missions. The film ties callbacks to earlier installments, particularly addressing the importance of the 'Rabbit's Foot' from 'Mission: Impossible III'. As Hunt battles this formidable foe, the film strives to provide closure to his extensive history within the Impossible Mission Force.
In Final Reckoning, Ethan Hunt faces the Entity, a rogue AI that has been studying him, ensuring his mission fails and paving the way for a new world order.
This conflict has been developing since 2023's Dead Reckoning, with Ethan's past saved both shaping his present and inadvertently leading to the Entity's creation.
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