The action, which takes place on the back of a specially designed train carriage, is being filmed at the normally tranquil Levisham Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Photographer Richard Ponter captured the megastar while filming with co-star Hayley Atwood.
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwood at Levisham Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Security at Levisham Station Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Sharing a joke during filming
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The filming takes place on the back of a specially designed train carriage Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heading for lunch with director Chris McQuarrie Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The film crew are distinctive in their high-vis jackets Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A source said there are around 300 crew members in total Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Tom Cruise looking back towards Levisham station Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Levisham Station Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Hayley Atwell eyes the equipment for her stunt Photo: Richard Ponter
. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A friendly wave for reporters at Levisham Station Photo: Richard Ponter
19. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The filming allows onlookers a sneak peak behind the scenes of the blockbuster movie franchise Photo: Richard Ponter
20. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Ready to jump? Hayley Atwell all wired up Photo: Richard Ponter
21. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Some of the location vehicles in Pickering Photo: Richard Ponter
22. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Director Christopher McQuarrie chatting with Tom Cruise Photo: Richard Ponter
23. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The black helicopter believed to have brought Mr Cruise to set. Photo: Richard Ponter
24. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The trademark smile still evident despite the mask Photo: Richard Ponter