Impossible" franchise? Well, he may have spoiled his plans before the release of his next film. Cruise, 62, has been playing the role of Ethan Hunt since Brian De Palma's "Mission: Impossible" film in 1996.

The Final Reckoning' director Christopher McQuarrie has explained why Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt has never gone to outer space.

Tom Cruise hints at future action films despite the upcoming release of 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.' While acknowledging the effort put into the franchise, Cruise suggests it's not a definitive end,