Apple TVMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Ethan Hunt and team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity — which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe — with the world's governments and a mysterious ghost from Hunt's past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Ethan Hunt and team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity — which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe — with the world's governments and a mysterious ghost from Hunt's past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's ultimate emphasis on individual heroism and American exceptionalism as the solution to institutional failures, despite featuring progressive representation and specific critiques, aligns with right-leaning skepticism of government and glorification of individual action.
The film demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through its casting, featuring minority and female leaders in high-ranking political and military roles, which aligns with contemporary social movements for equity. While this representation is prominent, the narrative itself does not explicitly portray traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The film portrays female characters, specifically military officers, as highly competent and physically capable. They are shown engaging in direct physical combat and matching or defeating male opponents, highlighting their strength and skill in action sequences.
Available information for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning does not explicitly detail or highlight LGBTQ+ representation or themes. Specific LGBTQ+ characters or storylines are not prominently featured, suggesting a lack of focus on this aspect within the film's narrative.
The film introduces new, strong female characters in prominent roles, including the U.S. President and a main cast member. These characters are original to this installment and are not gender-swapped versions of pre-existing male characters from the franchise or other source material.
The film introduces President Sloane, a new character portrayed by Angela Bassett. As a new, original character created for this installment, there is no prior established racial baseline for her to be considered a 'race swap.'
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.7
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