"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Sets Course for $78 Million Box Office Debut

Paramount's "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is projected to have a $78 million debut at the domestic box office, falling short of the $90 million expectations. The film, the seventh entry in the franchise, is the most expensive yet with a production budget of $290 million. Despite positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth, the film will need to perform well overseas to make up for the lower-than-expected domestic opening. Meanwhile, the Jim Caviezel thriller "Sound of Freedom" is experiencing a surprising increase in ticket sales, driven by word-of-mouth and support from conservative audiences.