As the last instalment in the Mission Impossible franchise has reached movie lovers, the man of the hour, Tom Cruise decided to turn back the clock and look back at some precious moments from the point when the journey began. Cruise posted a BTS picture from the first Mission: Impossible film in 1996, which also marked his journey as a producer.

Showing his gratitude to all those who have been a part of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Cruise wrote on social media, “Over 30 years ago, I began the journey of producing my first film, Mission: Impossible. Since then, these eight films have taken me on the adventure of a lifetime. To the incredible directors, actors, artistes, and crews across the globe that have helped bring these stories to life, I thank you. It has been a privilege to work alongside you all.”

The Hollywood hunk further thanked the audience for all their love. “Most importantly, I want to thank the audience, for whom it is our great pleasure to create these films, and for whom we all serve. We’re thrilled to share The Final Reckoning with you,” he went on to write.