Les Numériques, a French technology and culture website, has recently ranked all of the Mission: Impossible films featuring Tom Cruise from worst to best, as the actor prepares to return to the big screen with the upcoming film Digger. The ranking considers each film's reception, plot, and overall impact on the franchise. The list places Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), directed by John Woo, at the bottom. The film is known for its opening sequence and soundtrack by Limp Bizkit, but it has been criticized for its outdated elements and over-the-top scenes. Mission: Impossible 3 (2006), directed by J.J. Abrams, follows closely, with praise for its cast, including Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and others, though it is considered uneven in its storytelling. Higher on the list is Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025), a direct sequel to Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023). This film features Ethan Hunt battling an artificial intelligence, combining intense action with emotional depth. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning itself is noted for its adrenaline-pumping scenes and complex narrative, while Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) is praised for its sophistication and the introduction of Rebecca Ferguson to the franchise. The top two spots are held by Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) and the original Mission: Impossible (1996). Directed by Brad Bird, Ghost Protocol is highlighted for its focus on secondary characters and a dramatic sequence at the Burj Khalifa. The original film, directed by Brian de Palma, is celebrated for its iconic scenes, including Tom Cruise hanging from a building, and for introducing key actors like Jean Reno and Emmanuelle Béart.