Tom Cruise has built his career on pushing himself to the limit, but even the most fearless stunts can come at a painful cost. While filming one of the most dangerous action sequences in Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the actor nearly broke his back after leaping onto a plane midair.

According to Fox News, the intense moment unfolded during a biplane battle between Ethan Hunt and Gabriel, played by Esai Morales. Cruise, determined to deliver a jaw-dropping performance, clung to the side of the aircraft while it flipped upside down, leaving him battered and bruised in the process.

The Brutal Midair Stunt

In behind-the-scenes commentary, Cruise admitted, “Oh, this almost broke my back,” while recalling the exhausting shoot. Director Christopher McQuarrie added that the force of

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