10 Mission: Impossible Villains, Ranked

The Mission: Impossible movies are primarily driven by Ethan Hunt's race against time to save humanity, but the real stakes behind his mission come from well-written villains. Considering how many captivating villains — primary and secondary — have appeared in the Mission: Impossible franchise, it is hard not to ponder which ones rank higher than the others.

9 John Musgrave Portrayed by Billy Crudup, John Musgrave was not the primary antagonist in Mission: Impossible III and was only introduced as an ally of Owen Davian. However, what makes him a compelling antagonist in the third movie is how he double-crosses Ethan Hunt and orchestrates the whole plan to acquire the rabbit's foot. Billy Crudup also perfectly portrays the ambiguity in Musgrave's characterization, which effectively keeps viewers guessing whose side he is on.

6 Max Mitsopolis Vanessa Redgrave's Max Mitsopolis is a formidable villain in the Mission: Impossible franchise because she leverages her power and influence to stay ahead of the curve and get herself out of any dire situation. For instance, when Ethan finds out about Max's deals with Jim Phelps, she convinces him to work for her by offering him $150,000.

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