MI2, or Mission: Impossible 2, is an action spy film released in 2000. It is the second installment in the Mission: Impossible film series, directed by John Woo. The movie stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, who is tasked with retrieving a deadly virus called "Chimera" and preventing it from falling into the wrong hands. The film features high-octane action sequences, including motorcycle chases and daring stunts. Alongside Cruise, the cast includes Dougray Scott as the antagonist and Thandiwe Newton as Hunt's love interest. MI2 is known for its stylish direction and has become a notable entry in the action genre.