Mission: Cross (2024) is a pulse-pounding espionage thriller that pushes the boundaries of action filmmaking, delivering a fresh and innovative twist on the high-stakes spy genre. Directed by a seasoned action maestro, the film combines intricate plotting, adrenaline-fueled set pieces, and deeply personal stakes to create a cinematic experience that’s as emotionally resonant as it is thrilling.

The story follows Alex Cross (Michael B. Jordan), a disillusioned covert operative who left his elite intelligence unit after a mission went catastrophically wrong, costing the lives of his team and leaving him haunted by guilt. Living off the grid and out of the game, Alex is drawn back into the world of espionage when he’s contacted by his former handler, Marisa Kane (Charlize Theron), with a desperate plea for help. A shadowy organization known only as “The Obelisk” has obtained a cutting-edge weapon capable of disrupting global communications and plunging nations into chaos. The Obelisk’s enigmatic leader, Elias Vayne (Cillian Murphy), has set his sights on unleashing the device, and Alex’s unique skills make him the only person capable of infiltrating their ranks. As Alex dives into the mission, he uncovers a shocking personal connection to Vayne, forcing him to confront his own past and the choices that led him to leave the spy world behind. With the help of an unlikely ally, hacker prodigy Sloane Vega (Florence Pugh), Alex races against time to prevent a global catastrophe while navigating a web of deception, betrayal, and shifting loyalties.