Hollywood actor Tom Cruise's new film is coming early. The release date for "Mission: Impossible 8" (directed by Christopher McQuarrie) in South Korea has been announced.

Lotte Entertainment stated on the 16th, "The 8th installment of the 'Mission: Impossible' series, 'Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning' (hereinafter 'Mission: Impossible 8'), will be released in theaters in South Korea on May 17."

"Mission: Impossible 8" is the final chapter of the "Mission: Impossible" series. The storyline continues from its predecessor, "Mission: Impossible 7," featuring the adventures of Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) and the IMF team.

It will be screened a week earlier than in North America (May 23). "Mission: Impossible 8" will hit South Korean screens on the 17th of next month, allowing fans to quickly witness Tom Cruise's signature action.

An event for Korean fans has also been arranged, with the production team and cast set to visit the country. Tom Cruise, director Christopher McQuarrie, Hayley Atwell, and Simon Pegg will be attending.

Meanwhile, the "Mission: Impossible 8" team will arrive in South Korea on the 8th of next month.

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