10 Ways The Mission Impossible Movies Keep Getting Better

10. The Introduction Of Supporting Characters

Bringing in Simon Pegg as Benji in Mission: Impossible III was a wise move. Although he was initially intended to be a minor character, Benji is essential to Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation working so well. Pegg has more screen time in the fifth instalment than the previous films and he adds a much-needed sense of fun to the movie, getting plenty of laughs out of the audience that you'd want from a more disposable summer blockbuster. 

His character is more than just comic relief, though; his usefulness and dynamic with Hunt elevate him beyond a simple joke machine - in fact, their chemistry is one of the best parts of the film.

Jeremy Renner joined the franchise in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, and he has proven to be another excellent addition. Brandt wasn't all that memorable in Ghost Protocol, but Rogue Nation allows him to become far more interesting and likeable, especially when paired with apparent new BFF Ving Rhames. 

It's hard to imagine a version of this film without Pegg or Renner, and when rewatching the original two movies, it feels like something is missing. Benji and Brandt are now a vital part of Mission: Impossible, and giving them more to do in Rogue Nation is a big reason it's so great.