A fan theory suggests that maybe Ethan Hunt’s loyalty to his team, particularly his friendship with Benji, is the real driving force behind his mission, not just the big stakes. What if the true mission was about protecting his team from the personal sacrifices they each make?
One key moment in the film happens when Ethan faces a difficult choice – save a friend or stop the bomb. It shows his inner conflict, a reminder that sometimes the hardest decisions are about personal bonds.
Imagine an alternate ending where Ethan doesn’t stop the bomb in time, and instead, he must rally the world together to prevent a nuclear fallout, creating a darker yet more realistic outcome. A prequel could show the origins of the Impossible Mission Force, exploring how Ethan and his team first came together in their early days as agents.