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DESCRIPTION: We have finally made it to the conclusion of our epic making-of chronicle with the release, marketing, and response to “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” Learn about the various activations surrounding the release (including an escape room!), how well the movie stacked up to the other movies both box office-wise and critically. And find out the movie’s relationship to Disney’s “Star Wars” saga. Released October 1st, 2021.

SHOW NOTES: As discussed in the episode, here’s the “Mission: Impossible Room Escape,” which was at AMC IMAX theatre locations in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco...

Here are photos from the premiere at the opera house in Vienna...

Check out the “Rogue Nation” comic book that we discuss in the episode: "Torn Asunder." Here are a few images from the comic...

Here’s a video of someone doing the virtual reality experience that was at Bryant Park in New York City, Victoria Station in London, and the Grove in Los Angeles...

As discussed, here are the character posters for “Rogue Nation”...

Be sure to check out our marketing episodes with Kendra James: episode 49 and episode 50.

Here’s a peek at the “Rogue Nation” mobile game. Check out our video game episode to hear more about it...

Check out reviews of “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation” on Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes.

And here are links to the other podcasts that we cited among our references: The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith and The Empire Spoiler Special.