Tom Cruise on the set of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
Paramount Pictures today announced that it is partnering with the British Deaf Association, Cineworld Cinemas, Vue Entertainment and Showcase Cinemas for the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, to further its commitment to creating a better theatrical experience for the c.18m people in the UK registered as Deaf or Hard of Hearing, in an industry-first initiative. The film opens in the UK on May 21.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING
Building on the initiative started in 2024, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase cinemas across the UK and Ireland will guarantee a daily captioned performance of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in every single one of their venues over the opening nine days of the film’s release.
From Wednesday 21st May to Thursday 29th May 2025, film fans will be able to see a daily captioned performance of the movie in every Cineworld, Vue and Showcase cinema. The shows are available for everyone to attend. They will mark the first time any movie opening has had this breadth of availability for Deaf or Hard of Hearing cinemagoers. Odeon Cinemas have also agreed a significant increase in programming of captioned performances across their UK and Irish venues. Further adding to the availability of accessible performances of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning over the first week of the film’s opening.
CAPTION ONLY FIRST
In addition, Paramount Pictures will continue its programme of offering their films for CAPTION ONLY screenings first. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is available to see across the UK and Ireland, on Monday 19th May… Two days ahead of the film’s opening!
John Fletcher, Managing Director of Paramount Pictures said, ”We are very proud to be collaborating with our cinema partners to increase their regular programming of captioned shows for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. This commitment from Vue, Cineworld and Showcase is a major step forward… The biggest leap we have seen our industry make in this area. We also welcome the decision of Odeon and all other cinema operators that have increased their volume of captioned shows for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. I’d like to thank the entire Paramount Pictures team for their determination to see this change fully realised.”
A LANDMARK MOMENT
Rebecca Mansell, CEO, British Deaf Association said, “This is more than just a milestone for accessible cinema. It’s a landmark moment in our journey toward a society where Deaf people can fully participate in every aspect of public life!
As part of our 10-Year Strategy, we envision a world where BSL is ingrained in all aspects of life. This is unprecedented commitment from Paramount Pictures UK, Cineworld Cinemas, Vue Entertainment, and Showcase Cinemas. To deliver daily captioned screenings of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is an exciting step towards making that a reality.
“Access is not just a luxury, it is a right.”
EXCITING
Stuart Crane, VP of Content (Cineworld), said: “This is a fantastic and important initiative, and we’re proud to be supporting it — helping to create an inclusive environment where extraordinary experiences can be shared by all.”
Robert Lea, Head of Screen Content (Vue) said: “This film demands to be seen on the big screen. We’re delighted to be part of this industry-first initiative… Helping ensure the big screen experience is as accessible as possible to audiences across the UK and Ireland.”
Crispin Lilly, Managing Director (Showcase) said: “We are delighted to be supporting this important initiative. Cinema amplifies the film experience through both scale and social interaction… And delivers moments of genuine escape! To be able to increase the accessibility of that to an even wider audience is an exciting opportunity”.
Ben Richardson, Distribution Relations (Odeon Cinemas) said: “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the perfect escapism for ‘any’ cinemagoer. Paramount should be commended for their work on supporting accessible cinema… We would invite other distributors to join the movement. It is important that we continue to make films available for ‘every’ cinemagoer.”