Tom Cruise is an acting legend. Although his Scientology beliefs have raised some eyebrows, he is known for giving it his all when he works on a film. This includes doing his own stunts, and the actor is a serious talent. However, there has been chatter about his latest project, Mission: Impossible 8, and how he has allegedly been struggling with the stress of the deadline being delayed.

​​”When the decision to push Mission 8 a full year on the schedule was made last year, the movie was actually very far along, with 75 percent of it filmed and just one remaining giant action sequence to stage in the U.K., which they’ve only just gotten around to actually shooting in the past several weeks,” a source told InTouch Weekly.

Why Is Tom Cruise Allegedly Stressing Over His Latest ‘Mission: Impossible’ Project?

Mission: Impossible 8 is due to be released in a year, with the current date scheduled for May 23, 2025. And it’s a date they won’t want to miss because Digital Spy notes how it has already been delayed from its initial release later this year (it was meant to hit cinemas on June 28, 2024, to be exact). The film has been in production since March 2022, but the Hollywood strikes impacted filming, per Digital Spy. Having to reschedule a big movie like this is not something anyone wants to happen, and it is reportedly taking its toll on the star of the film.

“It’s been an even slower and more confusing process for Tom than the long sections of filming he did for Mission 7 at the height of the pandemic, and Tom’s infamous audio rant recording from that time showed the whole world how stressed he was,” the InTouch Weekly source claims. “The man has the weight of the world on his shoulders and hundreds of millions of dollars on the line. This is how he deals with adversity. Sure, he can still flash his famous ‘million dollar smile’ when the cameras are rolling, but more frequently, he’s stone-faced and on edge as he tries to finally bring this production to a close.”

What Do We Know About Mission Impossible: 8?

Tom Cruise will reprise his role as the lead character, Ethan Hunt. Other cast members include Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Hayley Atwell, and Alanna Mitsopolis. However, while there has been chatter about the plotlines and what fans can expect from the new installment, there are currently no teasers for fans to enjoy while they await the release — although these are likely to come soon.

As for how close they are to completion? According to the InTouch Weekly insider, there is still a lot of work to be done, which only adds to the stress and “tension” of the situation. “Tom made the deal for back-to-back Mission movies five years ago, and the project still has many months of work left before it’s ready to show,” the insider alleges. “I fear for anybody who gets in his way or gets on his bad side between now and next summer, because this is the most stress and adversity he’s ever faced on a production.” Yikes. But does Tom Cruise do his best under pressure?