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Actor Tom Cruise is known for the fact that he likes to take over action stunts in his films himself. In the eighth part of the film series “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, the Hollywood star jumps out of a helicopter with a fuel soaked in fuel, which is then lit. Cruise plunges into the burning parachute 16 times 16 times-and thus sets up a Guinness World Record.
“Tom not only plays action heroes – he is an action hero!”
Craig Glendale, editor -in -chief at Guinness World Records, sings a real hymn of praise to the actor in a statement. A large part of Tom Cruise’s success is due to his absolute focus on authenticity and the crossing of the boundaries of what a leading actor can do. It is an honor for him to be able to recognize his complete fearlessness with this new Guinness World Record title.
16 parachuts without risk
Tom Cruise shared a video on the film and preparations of the stunt on the platform X. It can be seen how the actor and the team discuss the course of the stunts. The functionality of the burning parachute is also disclosed in the video. Of course, this stunt would not take any risks, says Cruise with a grin on the face. A reserve screen guarantees safe landing after burning the first parachute.
Despite the world record: Stunts are nothing new for Tom Cruise
It is no longer a news that the actor regularly takes over his own stunts. In the eight films of the “Mission: Impossible” series, Cruise plays the agent Ethan Hunt, who repeatedly plunges into dangerous undercover missions worldwide.
The latest part of the series started on May 21, 2025 in German cinemas and again attracts a number of action fans.