#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA BRING BACK EGGNOG AND CHESTNUT PRALINE LATTES | YORKDALE ENCHANTED EVERGREEN WALK

After a four-year hiatus, the Eggnog Latte, Starbucks first-ever holiday beverage, is back for the season to the delight of eggnog fans everywhere:

Thanks to a reimagined recipe for 2025, Canadians can enjoy their eggnog made with free-run Canadian eggs!

The team re-created the Starbucks holiday classic with rich steamed eggnog, made with free-run Canadian eggs, and Starbucks signature espresso, topped with creamy foam and a dusting of ground nutmeg for the perfect finish. Also available as an iced beverage.

“This year, we’re excited to work with Lactalis in Canada to use free-run eggs in our Eggnog Latte,” says Jamie Reddekopp, Director of Product at Starbucks Canada. “The goal was to blend this comforting flavour with the quality and craft of Starbucks beverages, using real ingredients that meet our ethical sourcing and animal welfare guidelines for Canada.”

Also returning this season is another holiday staple, the Chestnut Praline Latte:

First introduced in 2014, the beverage was inspired by the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts in the air at European Christmas markets, making it the perfect complement to rich molasses and bold, caramelly sweetness of Starbucks signature espresso.

The beloved beverage features steamed milk and espresso with flavours of caramelized chestnuts, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chestnut praline topping, available both hot and iced. The menu also includes a festive twist on the holiday classic with new Chestnut Praline Cold Foam and Chestnut Praline Protein Cold Foam.

Both lattes are back December 2, 2025 while quantities last!

If you’re in the Toronto area, you must check-out Starbucks Canada and Yorkdale‘s ENCHANTED EVERGREEN WALK on now, between the Nike and Zara stores!

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#FOOD: RUDY ANNOUNCE LIMITED RUN “THE HOLLY JOLLY VALENTINO”

Canada’s beloved independent cheeseburger chain, is getting into the holiday spirit with a new, limited edition menu item that reimagines a fan favorite: The Holly Jolly Valentino.

The new seasonal sandwich is a festive remix of their popular Valentino Chicken Sandwich, loaded with holiday flavours. The star of the show remains RUDY’s delicious pickle-brined chicken, coated in a proprietary blend of top-secret herbs and spices. Fried to crispy, golden-brown perfection and stacked on a soft potato bun with a medley of festive fixings: fried onions, savory sage stuffing, and plenty of tart & tangy cranberry sauce.

“We were inspired by our favourite Christmas movies,” says owner Luke McCann, of the R&D phase which began in August. “The Holly Jolly Valentino is pure comfort food. It’s Christmas dinner you can hold in your hand.”

Details:
Limited Run: December 1-24th, 2025

Available at all 11 RUDY locations (soon to be 12) across Ontario

A preview:

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About RUDY:

RUDY is an independent cheeseburger company founded in 2016 on College Street by two childhood friends. Known for its old school approach to fast food, RUDY now serves its signature griddle cheeseburgers, and the famous Valentino fried chicken sandwich, across 11 locations throughout Ontario – with a location in St Catharines expected to open before the holidays.

#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO CANADA PRESENT BLACK FRIDAY FOOTBALL GAME

Prime Video in Canada will present the Black Friday Football game on November 28, 2025 between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. On October 22, Amazon and the NFL announced that the Black Friday game would be presented to a worldwide audience, marking the first NFL game to stream globally on Prime Video, although broadcast rights in Canada were not included at that time. With those rights now secure, Prime Video will stream in both English and French in Canada at 3:00 p.m. ET, with no subscription or Prime membership required.

The global presentation of Black Friday Football on Prime Video features several advanced features that enhance NFL coverage on Prime Video, including Rapid Recap, High Definition-HDR video, and Next Gen Stats powered by AWS.

Ahead of the Black Friday Football game at 9:00 a.m. ET, Prime Video will broadcast the return of “The Skins Game,” featuring the PGA TOUR’s Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele and Keegan Bradley from Panther National in South Florida. Prime Video will then transition to South Philadelphia, when Black Friday Football’s pregame coverage commences at 2:45 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field, prior to the Bears vs. Eagles kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The complete November 28 lineup of Black Friday Sports on Prime Video (All Times Eastern / ET):

9:00 a.m.: PGA TOUR’s “The Skins Game”

2:45 p.m.: Black Friday Football Pregame

3:00 p.m.: Black Friday Football: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

TBD p.m.: Black Friday Football Postgame (immediately following the game)

About Prime Video Sports
Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports globally, including the NBA; Thursday Night Football, NASCAR, the New York Yankees, Seattle Kraken, and Overtime Elite in the United States; Premier Boxing Champions in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada; the NWSL, the WNBA, and ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey and PWHL in Canada; UEFA Champions League football in Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland; Roland-Garros in France; Wimbledon in Germany and Austria; Premier League in Sweden and Denmark; New Zealand Cricket in India; ICC Cricket in Australia; Copa do Brasil football, Serie A football and the NBA in Brazil; boxing and the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Japan; and Chivas in Mexico. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as FanDuel Sports Network, Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), Viaplay Sport, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, DAZN (Germany and Spain), and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video subscriptions. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original documentaries including Kelce, Bye Bye Barry, and Earnhardt.

#HORSERACING: WOODBINE CARES HORSEPOWER FUND LAUNCH

Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and strengthen the bond between horses and people.

Through the Horsepower Fund, local registered charities and not-for-profits across Ontario can apply for micro-grants of up to $5,000. These grants are intended to fuel initiatives that help people connect with horses through education, hands-on care, or innovative programs that highlight the extraordinary role horses play in our lives and in the racing community.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Horsepower Fund must:

-Be a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or a registered not-for-profit.
-Be located within the local communities surrounding Woodbine Racetrack or Woodbine Mohawk Park.
-Demonstrate a clear focus on equine welfare.
-Provide evidence of strong fiscal management and governance practices (audited statements may be required).
-Have submitted final reports from previous years if a prior recipient.

Eligible charities can apply online here: https://form.jotform.com/251273988732266 ​

How to Play with Smart Tactics for New Players | A Guide by GameZone

Tongits: how to play is a common question among new card players, and for good reason. 

Tongits has simple rules on the surface, yet first-time players often feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions required in a single round. 

This guide is built to make learning easier. It explains key steps, gameplay flow, scoring, and essential fundamentals beginners need to understand before joining a real match.

Tongits remains one of the most popular Filipino card games because it rewards observation, planning, and timing. 

While the game is friendly and social, it also teaches players how to assess risk and improve their decision-making. 

By learning the basics early, beginners can avoid common pitfalls and enjoy clearer and more structured gameplay.

Understanding the Basics

Tongits uses a standard 52-card deck and is played by two or three players. 

Anyone learning Tongits: how to play should start by recognizing the minimal setup required: only a deck, a table or flat surface, and players ready to take turns. 

Some groups add Jokers to increase unpredictability. When used, Jokers act as wildcards, helping complete trios or straights.

Objective of the Game

The primary goal is to reduce “deadwood.” Deadwood refers to any card not included in a valid meld. A meld is either a trio or a straight:

• A trio consists of three cards of the same rank.
• A straight contains three or more consecutive cards of the same suit.

A round usually ends when someone calls Tongits, calls a draw, or a challenge interrupts the draw call. 

As long as you understand that lowering deadwood determines who wins, the broader rules become easier to follow.

Core Actions in Every Turn

To understand Tongits: how to play, it helps to look at each turn as a repeated cycle: draw, form, add, and discard. These four steps guide every move.

1. Drawing a Card

Each turn begins by selecting a card. A player may draw from the face-down pile or pick up the top discarded card if it suits their strategy.

2. Forming Melds

Whenever a drawn card completes a trio or a straight, players can lay the meld down. Melds reduce deadwood and reveal part of a player’s direction. 

Although exposing melds offers clues to opponents, it also protects the player during counting phases.

3. Adding to Melds

Players can add cards to existing melds at the table. This includes their own melds and the melds placed by other players. 

Adding is one of the best ways to reduce deadwood quickly. For example, if a straight of 4, 5, and 6 of a suit is on the table and you hold the 7, you may place it there as an extension.

4. Discarding a Card

A turn ends by discarding one card. Discarding is more strategic than beginners often expect. A single mistimed discard may complete an opponent’s meld or help them call Tongits.

Ending a Round

When studying Tongits: how to play, the endgame structure is essential. Tongits rounds end in three ways:

Calling Tongits

A player can call Tongits by emptying their hand. This can happen by forming melds or adding all remaining cards to existing melds.

Entering a Draw Phase

If the draw pile runs out, all players reveal their cards and calculate deadwood. The player with the lowest total wins.

A Sapaw Challenge

A draw call may be challenged through Sapaw. When challenged, opponents show how they can continue reducing deadwood by adding or melding. If successful, the draw is canceled and the round continues.

Scoring Structure

Different families and regions use slightly different point systems, but most scoring rules follow the same foundations. 

Understanding these foundations helps any new player navigate Tongits: how to play more confidently.

• Aces count as 1 point
• Number cards follow their face value
• Face cards (J, Q, K) are each worth 10 points

Once all deadwood is counted, the lowest total wins. Although scoring variations exist, they follow the same pattern: lower points always indicate a stronger finishing hand.

Beginner Tips for Learning Tongits: how to play Effectively

A new player often feels rushed during their first few rounds. The game moves quickly, and beginners try to memorize patterns instead of understanding core principles. 

These educational tips build a stronger foundation.

Track Discarded Cards

One of the simplest ways to improve is by observing the discard pile. It reveals which suits and ranks opponents may be collecting. 

Watching discarded cards also helps prevent giving away the perfect card for someone else’s straight.

Avoid Fast Discards

New players often discard cards too quickly. This habit leads to missed opportunities. Instead of throwing away cards the moment you draw, evaluate your hand. Many winning strategies rely on quiet patience.

Hide Your Strategy When Needed

Forming melds early is helpful, but there are rounds where waiting is smarter. Revealing melds too early exposes your direction. If your hand has potential combinations, it can be useful to wait until you have formed a stronger set.

Reduce High Deadwood Early

High cards carry heavy penalties during counting phases. Unless they contribute to an almost-complete straight, discard Kings, Queens, and Jacks early. 

Reducing deadwood is one of the core educational principles behind learning Tongits: how to play effectively.

Use Sapaw When Possible

Sapaw exists to keep players honest. If someone calls a draw but you can still reduce your deadwood, challenge it. Sapaw prevents premature endings and may lead to surprising turnarounds.

Why Tongits Remains Popular in Filipino Culture

Tongits thrives in Filipino homes and gatherings because it blends skill, observation, and possibility. It teaches players to analyze choices and read subtle patterns. 

The mix of luck and control makes it accessible for beginners while still rewarding deeper study.

The rise of online Tongits platforms has also helped sustain interest. Digital versions automatically track scoring, enforce rules, and allow players to compete any time. 

Many online platforms introduce rankings and tournaments, adding an educational and competitive layer for those learning Tongits: how to play at a deeper level.

Common Mistakes New Players Should Avoid

Mistakes are typical among beginners, but most are preventable with awareness.

Holding Too Many High Cards

High-value cards become liabilities during draws. Without clear combinations, they inflate your deadwood.

Ignoring Other Players’ Melds

Melds reveal patterns. They show which suits or ranks opponents may rely on. Understanding this helps avoid helpful discards.

Calling a Draw Too Early

A draw can seem like an escape from a difficult hand, but calling too soon invites challenges. If an opponent can reduce their deadwood during Sapaw, they can overturn your attempt.

Forgetting to Add to Others’ Melds

Some beginners hesitate to add to opponents’ melds, assuming it benefits the opponent. However, adding reduces your total points and strengthens your endgame safety.

Final Thoughts

Learning Tongits: how to play does not require mastery from the very beginning. It starts with understanding basic rules, practicing observation, and learning how each decision shapes the final outcome. 

As with all traditional games, consistency leads to improvement. Beginners who focus on clear fundamentals find themselves growing more confident in every round.

Author’s Bio

Doreen Barnachea is a Filipino content writer with over six years of experience crafting content on a wide variety of subjects. She has mastered storytelling, drawing inspiration from a myriad of things—coffee, folklore, freediving spots, and why tennis balls are green (or yellow).

Ms. Barnachea currently writes for GameZone and divides her time between Quezon City and Taguig. When not writing, she enjoys reading, doing arts and crafts, and free diving.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2”

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers in Toronto and Montreal a chance to attend an Advance Screening of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2!

Details:

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7 pm in:

Toronto: Scotiabank Theatre
Montreal (EN): Cinema Banque Scotia

Synopsis:

Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror.

Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon).
The first film, which opened to a record-shattering $80 million and went on to earn almost $300 million worldwide, followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is again produced by Jason Blum (M3GAN, Black Phone, Halloween franchise) and Scott Cawthon.

Directed by
Emma Tammi
Produced by
Jason Blum
Scott Cawthon

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Universal Pictures Canada release FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 December 5, 2025.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “SCARPETTA” COMING TO PRIME VIDEO

Today, Prime Video released first-look images from Scarpetta, the new forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff. With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character’s debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the culmination of decades of anticipation as the beloved forensic pathologist finally comes to the screen. Scarpetta will premiere on March 11, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects.

Scarpetta brings Patricia Cornwell’s iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as “Dr. Kay Scarpetta.” With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer, and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn’t also her undoing. Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs.

From Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and showrunner Liz Sarnoff (Barry, Lost) comes “Scarpetta,” a chilling crime thriller that unfolds across two timelines. This dual narrative explores “Kay Scarpetta’s” (Nicole Kidman) journey from her beginnings as a Chief Medical Examiner in the late ’90s to her present-day return to her hometown, where she resumes her former position while investigating a grisly murder. As Scarpetta pursues justice, she must navigate complicated relationships, including the fraught dynamic with her sister “Dorothy Farinelli” (Jamie Lee Curtis), confront long-held professional and personal grudges, and face secrets that threaten to unravel everything she’s built.

Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (Expats) stars as Medical Examiner “Kay Scarpetta,” Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear) stars as her sister “Dorothy Farinelli,” Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale stars as Detective “Pete Marino,” with Emmy nominee Simon Baker (The Mentalist) as FBI profiler “Benton Wesley” and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as Kay’s tech-savvy niece “Lucy Watson.” The series’ dual timeline is completed by Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist), Jake Cannavale (The Offer), and Hunter Parrish (Weeds), who portray the past versions of Kidman, Curtis, Cannavale, and Baker’s characters, respectively.

Scarpetta is executive produced by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films, Jamie Lee Curtis through Comet Pictures, writer and showrunner Liz Sarnoff through Sarnoff TV, author Patricia Cornwell through P & S Projects, as well as Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie, and Chris McCumber through Blumhouse Television. David Gordon Green directed five episodes and also serves as executive producer alongside Amy Sayres. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects.

About Blumhouse Television:

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its provocative scripted and unscripted television series and documentaries, including its Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning production of The Jinx; Emmy® Award-winning The Normal Heart; Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated limited series Sharp Objects; and Peabody award-winning documentary How to Dance in Ohio, all for HBO; Peabody Award-winning limited series The Good Lord Bird starring and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and based on the award-winning novel by James McBride, and the Golden Globe®, Critics Choice® and Writers Guild® award nominated limited series The Loudest Voice, both for Showtime.

Blumhouse Television produced the recent original series The Rainmaker from Michael Seitzman and based on John Grisham’s multi-million copy bestseller, for USA Network; The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon and from creator Grainger David and showrunner Erik Oleson, and The Sticky, starring Margo Martindale and executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, both for Prime Video; the upcoming series Scarpetta starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who both additionally serve as executive producers, also for Prime Video, and Worst Roommate Ever, and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix, which established Blumhouse Television’s first franchise.

Blumhouse Television is part of Blumhouse, the film, television and gaming company founded by Jason Blum that’s widely regarded as the driving force in horror. Following its merger with James Wan’s Atomic Monster in January 2024, the combined companies are responsible for nearly $9 Billion in worldwide box office, and have represented nearly 50% of the horror market in the last ten years including The Purge, Get Out, M3GAN, The Black Phone, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Halloween and the most successful horror franchise in history with The Conjuring Universe.

About Blossom Films:

Blossom Films was founded in 2010 by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari. They have produced award-winning and popular projects including the 2010 feature film RABBIT HOLE, which earned Kidman an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, and the Emmy and Golden-Globe winning series BIG LITTLE LIES. Other series credits include THE UNDOING, NINE PERFECT STRANGERS, THE PERFECT COUPLE, LIONESS, EXPATS, LOVE AND DEATH, THE LAST ANNIVERSARY, and ROAR. Film credits include HOLLAND and THE FAMILY FANG. Next up, Blossom will launch the series SCARPETTA for Prime Video, and MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES for Apple.

About Comet Pictures:

In 2019 Curtis formed Comet Pictures, a film, television and podcast production company that has a first-look deal with Blumhouse. Upcoming projects with Blumhouse include Scarpetta for Prime Video which is based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling book series and will star Nicole Kidman and Curtis, and Darkly, Marisha Pessl’s No 1 national bestseller to turn into a television series. Completed projects with Blumhouse include The Lost Bus for Apple Original films starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrara, directed by Paul Greengrass with a script by Brad Ingelsby based on Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, and The Sticky, a half hour series for Prime Video based on the great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Most recently Jamie executive produced and was featured in the documentary Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter. Additional upcoming projects include Comet’s head of development Russell Goldman’s directorial debut Sender, which Jamie also appears in. Podcasts include 3 seasons of Boco Haft’s best-selling Audible scripted comedy/mystery Letters From Camp, and 33 episodes of the Good Friend podcast on iHeart hosted by Curtis.

About P & S Projects

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, P & S Projects is a production company focused on film, theatre, television, music, and digital projects involving international best-selling author Patricia Cornwell and neuroscientist and musician Staci Gruber. With a number of high-level projects currently in development, P&S projects is dedicated to translating original content in order to engage and enrich the lives of diverse audiences across the globe.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourite Vampire Diaries; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

#FIRSTLOOK: “THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR” TRAILER

After premiering at TIFF ’24, THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR finally is arriving in theatres via Elevation Pictures January 9, 2026. Here’s the Trailer!

Directed by: Johnny Ma
Starring: Ho-jung Kim, Won-Jae Lee, Jonathan Kim, Susan Hanson, Samantha Kendrick, Amara Pedroso Saquel, Leere Park

After 26-year-old Sumi suffers an accident on the streets of wintry Winnipeg, her overbearing mother Sara (Kim Ho-jung) flies in from Seoul to be by her now comatose daughter’s side. As Sara meddles in Sumi’s life via a dating app, she ends up on a journey that will leave her forever changed.

#FIRSTLOOK: “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING” COMING TO PARAMOUNT+

Paramount+ announced today that MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING, the jaw-dropping eighth film in one of the most iconic film series of all time, will stream on Paramount+ starting December 4, 2025 in Canada and the U.S.*

Two months after the events of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) continue their search for the Entity, a terroristic AI that has infiltrated intelligence networks across the globe. As pressure mounts while Hunt and his team are pursued by governments, ghosts from his past emerge in the latest installment of the iconic action spy series.

The film stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Canadian Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, Rolf Saxon, and Canadian Lucy Tulugarjuk

Certified Fresh™ on Rotten Tomatoes®, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING debuted theatrically in Canada on May 23, 2025 to the franchise’s highest ever global opening. The Washington Post hailed the film as “something of genuine awe and, at its best, sublime artistry,” while USA Today called it a “death-defying, free-falling, edge-of-your-dang-seat sendoff.”

With the arrival of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING on Paramount+, fans can now experience the complete saga in one place, marking a momentous milestone for the franchise and service. The film joins a diverse lineup of action and adventure film franchises on the service, including the GLADIATOR and TOP GUN films, as well as standalone hits like FIGHT OR FLIGHT and SHOOTER.

Paramount Pictures and Skydance present MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING, a Tom Cruise production directed by Christopher McQuarrie, written by Christopher McQuarrie & Erik Jendresen and based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. The film is produced by Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie and executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Chris Brock.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and action, bloody images and brief language.

Availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “HOW TO MAKE A KILLING”

Watch the new trailer for John Patton Ford’s How to Make a Killing starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. In theaters February 20, 2026, via VVS Films.