If you loved
Mission: Impossible
Film · 1996
You loved Mission: Impossible because of that relentless, high-stakes hunt to expose a hidden mole while your own survival is on the line.
Start with the source
The source
Mission: Impossible
Bruce Geller · Series · 1966
Adaptation
Mission: Impossible II
John Woo · Film · 2000
Adaptation
Mission: Impossible III
J.J. Abrams · Film · 2006
Books on the same thread
Enemy at the Gates
Vince Flynn, Kyle Mills · Book · 2021
If you enjoyed the high-stakes mole hunt in Mission: Impossible, this book delivers the same intensity as Mitch Rapp navigates a dangerous conspiracy to unmask a traitor within the CIA.
A Game for Heroes
Jack Higgins · Book · 2002
Like the team-based infiltration of Mission: Impossible, this story captures the tension of a specialized squad executing a high-risk mission against an entrenched enemy in a hostile environment.
Revelations
Oliver Bowden · Book · 2011
Fans of the complex, globe-trotting discovery found in Mission: Impossible will appreciate Ezio Auditore as he uncovers ancient secrets and navigates a deadly web of hidden, powerful enemies.
Alex Cross
James Patterson · Book · 1993
Much like the protagonist of Mission: Impossible, Alex Cross must solve a mystery while being actively undermined by corrupt, high-level officials who want to keep him in the dark.
Series on the same thread
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Graham Roland · Series · 2018
This series mirrors the frantic, international pace of Mission: Impossible, following a lone analyst thrust into a global conspiracy that requires him to outsmart powerful, invisible adversaries to survive.
The Terminal List
David DiGilio · Series · 2022
The paranoia of being betrayed by your own organization in Mission: Impossible is central here, as a lone operative seeks vengeance against the forces that turned his own people against him.
The Night Agent
Shawn Ryan · Series · 2023
Just as Ethan Hunt must unravel a deep-seated conspiracy in Mission: Impossible, the characters here face a rapidly expanding web of political intrigue that forces them to trust no one.
Chuck
Josh Schwartz · Series · 2007
While lighter in tone, this show captures the core Mission: Impossible premise of an ordinary person suddenly becoming the CIA's most vital asset in a world of high-tech espionage.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bag Man
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2023
If the institutional corruption and cover-ups in Mission: Impossible kept you hooked, this investigative look at a real-world political scandal provides that same gripping search for the truth.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Though the setting differs from Mission: Impossible, the drive to uncover a hidden, unsettling truth buried beneath the surface of an isolated environment provides a similarly intense investigative experience.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Mission: Impossible movies in?
To follow the narrative arc, you should begin with the 1996 Mission: Impossible film. This is followed by the sequels Mission: Impossible II, released in 2000, and Mission: Impossible III, released in 2006. These films continue the story of Ethan Hunt following the events of the original mission.
Is Mission: Impossible based on a television show?
Yes, the 1996 movie Mission: Impossible is based on the original television series of the same name, which first premiered in 1966. While the film introduces Ethan Hunt as the lead, it draws its core concept of a specialized espionage team from the legacy of the 1966 show.
Does the 1996 Mission: Impossible have any direct sequels?
Yes, the 1996 film Mission: Impossible has two direct sequels listed in the franchise timeline. You can continue the story of Ethan Hunt by watching Mission: Impossible II, which was released in 2000, followed by Mission: Impossible III, which was released in 2006.
Is Mission: Impossible III a continuation of the 1996 film?
Mission: Impossible III is the third entry in the film series that began with the 1996 Mission: Impossible. It follows the established continuity of the franchise, featuring the same lead character, Ethan Hunt, as he navigates further challenges in the world of high-stakes international espionage.