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The following contains major spoilers for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

It seems highly likely that the upcoming “Mission: Impossible” movie will indeed meet its title’s promise, marking “The Final Reckoning” for the franchise – at least as far as Tom Cruise’s involvement is concerned. It’s worth noting that when a series reaches its conclusion, it often means the end for some characters within it, and sadly, “Mission: Impossible” isn’t immune to this trend. This decision may leave a certain group of fans disappointed with the film.

A post on the r/MissionImposible subreddit from several months back, titled “We’ll Riot if Luther Dies”, is a heartfelt plea to writer-director Christopher McQuarrie to spare the life of Ving Rhames’ character, who made his debut in the very first Mission: Impossible movie.

A Key Mission: Impossible Character Doesn’t Survive The Final Reckoning

As a film enthusiast, if you’ve had the chance to watch “The Final Reckoning”, you might have noticed the buzz it created, and if you did, you’d understand why some devoted fans are disheartened by the movie. This is because, unfortunately, Luther Stickell, a beloved character, meets his untimely end early in the film.

However, it’s important to note that Luther is portrayed as being gravely ill from the start, a detail intended to make the tragic event of his self-sacrifice, which saves London and Ethan Hunt from a catastrophic nuclear explosion, somewhat softer to bear.

It’s clear that the users in this subreddit, particularly the one who initiated the discussion, are likely feeling quite upset at the moment. Given their enthusiasm for the franchise, it’s safe to assume they would be eager to catch the movie on its opening weekend, if not to enjoy it, then at least to avoid spoilers. Thankfully, there have been no incidents of theater riots related to the showing of The Final Reckoning, as far as I know.

Luther Is The Only Character To Appear In Every Mission: Impossible Movie Aside From Ethan Hunt

Given that Tom Cruise’s alleged last “Mission: Impossible” film was being released, it wasn’t surprising for some to ponder whether the character of Ethan Hunt would make it through the final installment. In the end, he does survive, which could explain why Luther’s fate met a different ending.

Among all characters in the Mission: Impossible series, aside from Ethan Hunt, Ving Rhames’ character is the one who has appeared in every movie. If the intention was to intensify the tension of the latest film and do so in a manner that longtime fans would deeply resonate with, Luther seems to be the ideal character to face peril midway through the storyline.

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It’s truly unfortunate that we’ve said goodbye to Luther, but it seems fitting within the context of a gripping narrative. Often, cherished characters depart in emotional stories, and it appears that Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is shaping up for an impressive opening weekend, potentially surpassing previous franchise records. Nevertheless, we should honor the memory of Luther Stickell, a hero who has left an indelible mark on this adored series throughout its history.

Currently playing in theaters is “The Final Reckoning”. If you’re interested, you can catch it there. Meanwhile, subscribe to Paramount+ to stream the initial seven episodes of the “Mission: Impossible” series from the comfort of your home.

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2025-05-25 18:10