Tom Cruise Breaks Guinness World Record with Insane Parachute Stunt in Mission: Impossible 8!

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Warning: the following contains spoilers for Mission: Impossible 8.

In the film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Tom Cruise sets a new Guinness World Record for his death-defying parachute jump. This movie, the eighth and most recent in the series he both stars in and produces, has always been known for its thrilling and perilous scenes since it hit theaters on May 23. From walking on wings to underwater submarine sequences that push the limits, Cruise, who has been nominated for four Academy Awards, once again delivers near-miraculous stunts by returning as the highly skilled secret agent, Ethan Hunt.

As per the Guinness Book of World Records, Tom Cruise has shattered the individual record for most flaming parachute jumps in a single attempt. This was achieved by him setting his parachute on fire after soaking it with fuel from a helicopter, an act he repeated 16 times. In the scene, he prepared the parachute with fuel and ignited it mid-air. Once it was burning, he would slice through the fabric and deploy a second parachute for landing. Here’s some behind-the-scenes footage:

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What This Means For Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise Has Broken Two World Records Now

Currently, Cruise boasts not one but two Guinness World Records. Previously, he had shattered the record for the most consecutive films grossing over $100 million by an actor, with 11 of his movies surpassing that mark. In the same announcement, Craig Glenday, the Chief Editor of Guinness World Records, commended the actor’s commitment to authenticity and pushing boundaries in his roles, which were key factors in earning this new recognition.

The raw, backstage footage from Cruise’s filming presents viewers with a peek at the risk, effort, and numerous attempts involved in creating the flaming parachute scene for the eighth Mission: Impossible film. According to the actor, if the parachute became twisted while he was mid-air, he would have been both spinning and ablaze – an incident that actually occurred during one of the sixteen jumps. Yet, amidst the unforeseeable perils and high-risk nature of this stunt, Cruise managed to set a record that no other performer had come close to achieving.

Our Take On Tom Cruise’s Stunts In Mission: Impossible 8

Mission: Impossible 8 Features Some Of The Wildest Stunts

In Mission: Impossible 8, they’ve gone beyond the boundaries yet again with daring stunts and capturing them realistically on film. Notably, Cruise attempted a seemingly impossible wing-walking stunt that even professionals claimed was unachievable. Instead of heeding their advice, the actor persisted until he found experts who could help him pull off this challenging feat.

Tom Cruise’s unwavering dedication and fearless work approach are what have made the Mission: Impossible series legendary and unique. Instead of shying away from risky stunts in the eighth installment, he took them on even more aggressively.

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2025-06-07 14:57