Summary
Tom Cruise dropped into the Paris Olympics closing ceremony inMission: Impossiblestyle and the internet is reacting. Portraying Ethan Hunt, an agent who has taken on dangerous jobs for the IMF,Cruise garnered major recognition for completing his own stuntsthroughsevenMission: Impossiblemoviesand counting. Audiences watched as Cruise was suspended from large heights, latched to a flying airplane, and handled other impressive stunt work. The 2024 Olympics generated a lot of attention, and while there was build up for the closing ceremony, Cruise has become a highlight.
During the event, Cruise descended onto stage, with the help of a wire, andwas given the Olympic flag before appearing to jump from a plane.The standout moment was reacted to on X/Twitter, and many users noted how it kicks off excitement for the 2028 Los Angeles games. Check out some of the reactions below:
Cruisehimself shared a selfie from the Paris Olympics and teased his return to California.
The Olympic Gamesaccount used aMission: Impossiblepun ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles event.
Kelly Knoxused an image of Peacemaker when referring to Cruise at the ceremony, poking fun at how America is now stepping into the spotlight for the Olympics.
A contrast between the French and United States' approach to Olympic ceremonies was hilariously pointed out by@TechnicallyRon.
Tom Cruise Newspraised Cruise’s appearance and posted an image of him riding a motorcycle at the event.
Jessica Bensonjokingly commented that Cruise’s stunt may have increased one’s enthusiasm for the United States.
Mike Ryanenjoyed the idea of Cruise taking off on his bike and kicking off the next Olympics when they begin in four years.
Cruise was honored byParamount Picturesfor his commitment to stunt work, sharing a compilation of clips.
@jailedamandacommented on the longevity of Cruise’s career, which has spanned the length of time between Los Angeles' Olympic Games.
Pat McAfeeposted a photo of the modified Hollywood sign for the Olympics, and commended Cruise.
How This Olympics Appearance Compares To Cruise’s Other Stunts
Throughout theMission: Impossiblefranchise, Cruise performed many memorable stunts, some involving motorcycles,so it makes sense that he used one for the Olympics.An example would be fromRogue Nation, when his character sped around other vehicles and dodged adversaries, before eventually crashing to the ground, narrowly avoiding Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). InMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Cruise attempted another impressive, and more frightening stunt,by using a motorcycle to jump from a mountain.
Cruise has also ridden motorcycles outside ofMission: Impossible,most notably in theTop Gunfilms.
Cruise has also been up high forMission: Impossible, and one sequence inGhost Protocol, where he moves along the outside of the Burj Khalifa, proves this, making that drop at the Olympics more exciting. However, this was not the only time he appeared on television and performed a stunt similar to something from his movies. Accepting the MTV Movie & Television Award for Best Performance in 2023, Cruise sent a video message of him flyingtheTop Gun: Maverickplane.
It’s always entertaining to see Cruise execute a stunt on-screen for theMission: Impossiblefranchise or any other action film. Being able to catch the actor perform live is just as thrilling, and his surprise appearance during the Olympics closing ceremony will likely have fans eagerly anticipating a return in 2028. In the meantime,next year’sMission: Impossible 8will surely featureeven more exciting action sequencesfrom the iconic actor.
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning
Cast
In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt and his IMF team face a perilous mission to secure a powerful new weapon that could jeopardize humanity. With familiar adversaries resurfacing, Ethan must navigate global challenges, risking personal bonds to fulfill his mission’s crucial objectives.
