In a heart-racing display of commitment and daredevil spirit, Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has officially earned a place in the Guinness World Records as the individual with the most “burning parachute” jumps — clocking a total of 16 repeats during the filming of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Crafted against the mountain backdrop of Drakensberg, Cruise leapt from a helicopter over 7,500 feet in altitude with a fuel-soaked parachute lit ablaze mid-air. Each time, he released the torching chute and deployed a backup, executing 16 flawless landings under live-fire conditions.
Guinness World Records editor-in-chief Craig Glenday praised Cruise as a “true action hero” for his courage and authenticity, emphasizing Cruise’s unwavering dedication to pushing the bounds of practical filmmaking and in-person stuntcraft.
This feat marks another dangerous first for Cruise: in 2018, he also became the first actor to perform a HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) skydive on camera during Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
• Extreme Preparedness: Each fiery parachute lasted only around two to three seconds, necessitating precise timing and composure. Additionally, some stunts included a hefty 50-pound camera rig strapped to Cruise to capture dynamic close-up footage.
• Stunt Innovation in Cinema: The sequence underscores Cruise’s trademark approach—choosing full immersion over CGI or stunt doubles, creating immersive realism for audiences.
• Milestone Career Record: This stunt cements Cruise’s legacy as the world’s most action-driven actor. He already holds a Guinness record for most consecutive $100 million box office films.
Fans and critics alike have lauded this achievement, calling it “the ultimate embodiment of cinematic fearlessness” and a high point in both Cruise’s career and the Mission: Impossible franchise.
