Impossible – The Final Reckoning” soared to the top of China’s box office over the May 30–June 1 weekend, earning RMB184.5 million ($25.6 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The film’s high-octane action sequences and Imax screenings contributed to its strong performance.

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” astonished by that scene: a 12 1/2-minute sequence in which Cruise’s seemingly indefatigable special agent, Ethan Hunt, hitches a ride on the undercarriage...