Tom Cruise moved as Mission Impossible 8 gets 5-minute standing ovation at Cannes
In another video that's gaining attention online, Tom Cruise addresses the audience following the heartfelt ovation. Expressing his gratitude for being part of a franchise that has spanned over three decades, he also gave a special shout-out to director Christopher McQuarrie. 'Every step of the way—what you've done, how you've expanded it, how you just went beyond our expectations,' Tom said during his speech.Watch his speech here:A singular movie star, Tom Cruise gives an emotional speech after the premiere of his movie #Missionimpossible : Final Reckoning' @thewrap #Cannes Festival pic.twitter.com/8bdJtEZggP— Sharon Waxman (follow me on Threads @sharonwaxman (@sharonwaxman) May 14, 2025According to Variety, the 'Mission: Impossible 8' premiere was a cinematic spectacle, featuring a 40-piece orchestra that welcomed guests into the theatre.In 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning', Tom Cruise reprises his legendary role as Ethan Hunt. The film is set to hit Indian theatres on May 17, releasing in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
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