There’s a solid explanation why, though, depending on how you want to interpret Ethan’s actions.

He was not moving and lying there as if he were lifeless.

It could be as simple as Ethan thinking he had already won the showdown.

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Ethan may not fully care if his foe is alive or dead so long as Nyah lives.

However, he’s already formulated a plot to turn on the IMF at this point.

Ambrose poses as one of Ethan’s cover identities, kills Nekhorivch, and steals Bellerophon.

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt and Thandiwe Newton as Nyah in Mission: Impossible 2

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His plan evolved as he and Hugh began to suspect Nyah’s treachery.

This throws another wrench in Ambrose’s plan, but he again switches up his tactics.

He’s ultimately foiled by Ethan sneaking into the meeting and stealing Bellerophon.

Sean Ambrose looking concerned in Mission: Impossible 2

However, it’s a smart decision in the moment.

That’s delayed by this decision.

Was The Chimera Virus Completely Destroyed?

Nyah in Missio:n Impossible 2 lab

Is There Any Of It Left?

Ethan claims that it was destroyed by a fire.

However, if Ethan stashed away the virus for some reason, that could also conceivably have happened.

Chimera Virus in Mission: Impossible 2

What Happened To Nyah After Mission: Impossible 2?

They’re shown reuniting, embracing, and kissing as they vacation together in Sydney.

That has kept the franchise from properly explainingwhat happened to Nyah afterMission: Impossible II.

Nyah smiling in Mission Impossible 2 ending

It established Luther as someone Ethan continues to work with.

This may not have happened if another director had come aboard and directedMission: Impossible II.

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