"Mission: Impossible 2" is a 2000 action film directed by John Woo and the second installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. The story follows secret agent Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, as he is tasked with retrieving a deadly virus called Chimera and preventing it from being unleashed by a rogue agent named Sean Ambrose, portrayed by Dougray Scott. To accomplish his mission, Ethan recruits a skilled thief named Nyah Nordoff-Hall, played by Thandie Newton, who has a past with Ambrose. The film features high-octane action sequences, including motorcycle chases and daring stunts, showcasing Ethan's resourcefulness and determination to save the world from a catastrophic threat.