Tom Cruise breaks record: 16 jumps with a burning parachute!

Tom Cruise breaks record: 16 jumps with a burning parachute!

Drakensberg, Südafrika - Tom Cruise has secured a place in the Guinness Book of Records. The 62-year-old actor was awarded for a spectacular stunt in "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning". In this part, the last of his almost 30 years of “mission: Impossible” film series, he jumps out of a helicopter a total of 16 times to achieve the record for “most jumps with a burning parachute”. Cruise, which is known for his focus on authenticity and fearlessness, had previously soaked the parachute with fuel and put it in flames.

During the filming, Cruise posted a video on the platform X, which shows him at a meeting with his film team. The spectacular jumps took place in Drakensberg, South Africa, and required extensive planning. Craig Glenday, editor -in -chief of Guinness World Records, praised Cruise's courage and dedication to carry out the Stunts himself.

record allocation and stunt details

The new Guinness World Record was recognized on June 4, 2023. After each of the 16 jumps, Cruise landed safely with a reserve umbrella after he had rejected the burning main umbrella. The time that the parachute spends in flames is just 2.5 to 3 seconds before it falls. In addition, Cruise sometimes wore a 50 pound Snorri camera for close-ups during the stunts.

The intensity and extreme situation of the stunts in the "Mission: Impossible" series are not new for cruise. He has already raced through oncoming traffic in Paris, hung on a flying plane and climbed the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. These stunts brought him a unique status in Hollywood, conceivable as one of the few actors who are dedicated to such dangerous actions.

success of the franchise

The latest film "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" celebrated its premiere on May 23, 2025 and recorded the best opening weekend in the history of the series. The "Mission: Impossible" franchise has generated almost $ 5 billion in income since its foundation in 1996, making one of the most successful film franchises ever. Tom Cruise played in a total of at least 30 films and regularly achieves high pick -up results; Eleven of his films crossed the 100 million dollar brand.

With his latest record and his unshakable commitment to his roles, Tom Cruise remains one of the most famous Hollywood legends, which will continue to be willing to give everything for his art in the future. Further information about this impressive stunt can be found in the reports of Kosmo , The press and Guinness World Records .