The original Mission: Impossible film starring Tom Cruise was released, establishing the revival of the classic TV series.
Principal photography commenced for Mission: Impossible II, directed by John Woo, marking a significant production start for the sequel.
Mission: Impossible II premiered worldwide, continuing the iconic spy franchise with Tom Cruise returning as Ethan Hunt.
Ethan Hunt is briefed about a deadly virus called Chimera being stolen by rogue IMF agent Sean Ambrose.
Ethan seeks out Nyah Nordoff-Hall, a skilled thief and Ambrose's former lover, to infiltrate Ambrose's organization.
Ethan acquires a sample of the Chimera virus to develop an antidote and understand the threat.
Nyah infiltrates Ambrose's organization and reconnects with him, gathering intelligence on Chimera.
Ambrose infects Nyah with the Chimera virus to force Ethan's hand in negotiating the virus sample's return.
Ethan breaks into a biotech lab to retrieve the virus sample before Ambrose but fails as Ambrose escapes with it.
Ethan and Ambrose engage in a high-stakes motorcycle chase and fight on a cliffside.
Ethan's team develops an antidote for Chimera to save Nyah and prevent a potential pandemic.
Nyah is cured of Chimera, and the IMF team regroups post-mission.
