‘Mission: Impossible 7’ and ‘8’ Pushed Back Again Over Pandemic, New Release Dates Shared

Mission: Impossible 7, which was most recently scheduled to hit theaters on Sept. 30, 2022, has been pushed back another nine months. As Variety reports, new release dates for the seventh and eighth entries in the blockbuster spy franchise were announced on Friday. 

Mission: Impossible 7 will now premiere July 14, 2023. Mission: Impossible 8, previously set to open July 7, 2023, has been bumped back to June 28, 2024.

“After thoughtful consideration, Paramount Pictures and Skydance have decided to postpone the release dates for Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 in response to delays due to the ongoing pandemic. The new release dates will be July 14, 2023, and June 28, 2024, respectively. We look forward to providing moviegoers with an unparalleled theatrical experience,” Paramount and Skydance said in a joint statement.

This story is being updated.