How To Watch Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One At Home

One of the biggest movies of the summer has come home. Paramount Pictures has now announced both the home media and streaming details for "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One," which serves as the seventh entry in the franchise overall. It's also the first installment in an epic two-parter, as the title implies. So fans would do well to get caught up before Tom Cruise suits up again as Ethan Hunt for some more wild stunts. 

Let's dive into how and when you can watch the movie from the comfort of your home.

"Dead Reckoning Part One" arrived on Digital on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The movie is now available to rent or purchase from digital retailers such as Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV, and a variety of others. As is typically the case with new movies these days, it was initially available at a premium VOD price of $19.99 for a 48-hour rental (although the price has since dropped). It will also be available to stream on Paramount+ starting January 25, 2024 (under its new official title, "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning"), in the U.S. and Canada, followed by a rollout in other international markets beginning in February.

Christopher McQuarrie, who previously directed both "Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation" and "Mission: Impossible — Fallout," is once again at the helm for this one. McQuarrie also penned the screenplay. Aside from Cruise, the cast includes familiar faces such as Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, and Henry Czerny, who makes his long-awaited return to the series after nearly 30 years. Newcomers to the franchise include Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Cary Elwes, Mark Gatiss, Indira Varma, and Rob Delaney.

For physical media collectors out there, fear not. The latest "Mission: Impossible" film is also available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD. Indeed, as streaming services continue to purge movies and TV shows from their libraries, we continue to find that physical media has relevance in the modern world. 

The official synopsis for "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" reads as follows:

In Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission – not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Anyone who purchases the movie — be it on Digital or on Blu-ray — will be treated to a pretty stacked lineup of bonus features. From a commentary by McQuarrie to featurettes and even deleted scenes, there's plenty to enjoy. You can check out the full list of bonus features for yourself below.

• Commentary by director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton—McQuarrie and Hamilton take viewers through each compelling scene with in-depth commentary.

• Abu Dhabi — Explore the exotic filming locations in the desert and at the international airport and discover how each thrilling sequence was shot.

• Rome — Take a behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling car chase through Italy's historic capital, as Tom Cruise's driving skills are pushed to the limit while handcuffed to Hayley Atwell!

• Venice — See the breathtaking city of Venice as it's never been shown on film. Plus, witness the cast's dedication and commitment to their training as they prepare to get "Mission Ready."

• Freefall — An extended behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest stunts in cinema history. Watch never-before-seen footage of the rigorous training as Tom launches a motorcycle off a cliff.

• Speed Flying — Join Tom and the crew as they explain the various training techniques involved in pulling off the dangerous speed flying stunts in the film.

• Train — See how the climactic train sequence was captured on film. From building an actual train from scratch to crashing it using practical effects, you don't want to miss this!

• Deleted Shots Montage — Director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton share some of the breathtaking, never-before-seen footage that didn't make the final film.

• Editorial Featurette: The Sevastopol—Director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton take viewers through the intense opening scene.