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Pop Passport: Mission Impossible

Travel through pop culture with Pop Passport, “Mission Impossible” Edition. Photo via Paramount

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With the latest – and possibly last – film in the Tom Cruise led “Mission Impossible” franchise, all eyes are on the box office and death-defying latest stunts. Tom has made 8 blockbuster movies in the American action spy series, based on the 1966 TV series created by Bruce Geller. This last one has Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. Like any great spy and action movie, the locations are key to its success, so let’s do an overview of all of them.

Mission: Impossible (1996)

  • Locations: Prague, Czech Republic; London, UK; Virginia, USA
  • Notable Hotels: While specific hotels aren’t prominently featured, Prague’s historic charm is showcased throughout the film.

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

  • Locations: Sydney, Australia; Seville, Spain
  • Notable Hotels: The film features various Sydney landmarks, though specific hotels are not central to the scenes.

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

  • Locations: Rome, Italy; Shanghai, China; Los Angeles, USA
  • Notable Hotels: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles is featured in the film.

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

  • Locations: Dubai, UAE; Mumbai, India; Prague, Czech Republic; Vancouver, Canada
  • Notable Hotels: Burj Khalifa, Dubai: Ethan Hunt’s iconic scaling of the world’s tallest building and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai: Featured as Brij Nath’s grand Indian house.

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

  • Locations: Vienna, Austria; Casablanca, Morocco; London, UK
  • Notable Hotels: While specific hotels aren’t highlighted, the Vienna State Opera is a key location.

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

  • Locations: Paris, France; London, UK; Kashmir (filmed in New Zealand); Abu Dhabi, UAE; Norway
  • Notable Hotels: Hôtel de Soubise, Paris: Serves as the White Widow’s estate in the film.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

  • Locations: Rome and Venice, Italy; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Norway
  • Notable Hotels: The Gritti Palace, Venice: Featured in the film and served as accommodation for the cast and crew

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)

  • Locations: Svalbard, Norway (Arctic Circle); London, UK; Lake District, UK
  • Notable Hotels: Specific hotels haven’t been disclosed, but filming in the Arctic Circle presented unique challenges and stunning visuals.

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