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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Soaring demand for The Final Reckoning prompts BFI IMAX to add 9am shows, delay How to Train Your Dragon debut
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is proving to be an IMAX sensation in the UK, particularly at the iconic BFI IMAX in London. With demand surging and nearly all shows sold out, the cinema has opened additional 9 a.m. screenings. In an unprecedented move, it has also delayed the debut of How to Train Your Dragon from June 6 to 9, allowing The Final Reckoning to dominate the premium screen for an extended three-day window. Despite ticket prices ranging between approximately USD 32.30 to 37.70 and being non-refundable, fans are still showing up in large numbers, turning the film into an IMAX phenomenon, something Dead Reckoning never achieved during the Barbenheimer-dominated summer of 2023. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, The Final Reckoning, for those uninitiated, is the eighth installment in the long-running Mission: Impossible series and serves as a direct sequel to Dead Reckoning Part One. Cruise reprises his iconic role as Ethan Hunt, alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. This time, the Impossible Mission Force faces off against a rogue artificial intelligence known as The Entity, as it threatens to wreak global havoc. The film's production journey was ambitious, lengthy, and expensive. Originally intended to be shot back-to-back with its predecessor, production was disrupted by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and eventually wrapped in late 2024. Filming took place across several countries, including England, Malta, South Africa, and Norway. With a reported budget of USD 300 to 400 million, it ranks among the most expensive films ever made. The Final Reckoning premiered in Tokyo on May 5 and later screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. It was released worldwide on May 23 to critical acclaim and has grossed USD 227.1 million globally, ranking as the eighth highest-grossing film of the year so far. It also recorded the franchise's biggest opening weekend to date. To promote the film, Tom Cruise made headlines in early May when he climbed to the roof of the BFI IMAX. In a fitting honor, he was also awarded the prestigious BFI Fellowship, solidifying his last of the Hollywood stars status both on and off screen.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise Playfully Roasts a Moviegoer for Eating All Their Popcorn Before the Movie Starts: 'Go Get Some More'
The internet's fascination with Tom Cruise and his favorite movie theater snack is increasing as Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning releases in theaters Cruise was seen pointing out that a fan at one of the movie's recent screenings had finished their bucket of popcorn before the movie began in a video shared to X on Tuesday, May 20 The actor also went viral for eating the popular movie snack in a unique way during a screening of the movie in London on May 11Tom Cruise is establishing himself as something of a popcorn aficionado as Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning hits theaters. Cruise, who went viral recently for frantically throwing popcorn into his mouth during a screening of Mission: Impossible at the BFI IMAX in London on May 11, was seen playfully calling out a fan at another screening for the franchise's eighth movie when he noticed the fan had finished his popcorn before the movie even started. The video, which was posted to X on Tuesday, May 20, shows Cruise entering a movie theater full of fans excited to see the new Mission: Impossible from a side stage. As Cruise entered the room and stepped on stage, he turned to a fan in the front row and said, "You ate all your popcorn already!" Tom Cruise calling out fan for finishing their popcorn before the movie starts lol — Todd Spence (@Todd_Spence) May 20, 2025 The fan in question, as well as the people sitting nearby, all seemed to get a kick out of Cruise's comment and were left smiling after the surprise interaction; Cruise even appeared to tell the fan to "go get some more" as he arrived on stage. Cruise's apparent love for popcorn has received significant attention online in recent days. Journalist Mike Ryan shared photos on X of Cruise eating popcorn as he chatted with employees at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City on Sunday, May 18, as he attended the N.Y.C. premiere of the new Mission: Impossible film. On top of that, another journalist who attended that premiere, Rachel Leishman, wrote on X that Cruise told moviegoers that night, "I normally eat two big buckets myself during a movie." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Cruise himself reacted to the viral video of him chowing down on popcorn in London during an appearance on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show with Darius Butler on Wednesday, May 21. "Man, I'm eating popcorn! They know when I'm going to these movies that I'm watching, I'm eating popcorn," he said with a laugh, when host Butler asked him: "Are you actually eating popcorn or are you full of s--- right here, TC? I've got to know." Cruise has shared his love for popcorn before: at the end of a 2023 promotional video that he shared on X leading up to the premiere of that year's Dead Reckoning, the actor was seen eating popcorn from a large bucket. "I love my popcorn. Movies. Popcorn," he said. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning releases in theaters May 23. Read the original article on People
Buzz Feed
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tom Cruise Eating Popcorn Is Going Viral
Tom Cruise is a whole It's been almost thirty years since hunky heartthrob Ethan Hunt (Tom) dangled from a ceiling in the first Mission: Impossible movie based on the 1966 TV series. The legendary leading man who's become a household name from the '80s and beyond is back in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning. Truth be told, my jaw is on the floor because the action sequences look more dangerous than ever before. But, to my surprise, doing death-defying stunts in your late 50s/early 60s in one of the highest-grossing and long-running series of all time is not why Tommy is going viral. Eight movies of Tom's unbelievable stunts —jumping from helicopters, running from explosions, leaping from tall buildings, dangling from more helicopters — and THE BIGGEST STUNT GOING VIRAL IS HIM EATING POPCORN! In a video posted by user @seifwtf on X, Tom went in on a popcorn bucket, aggressively flinging pieces into his mouth at the BFI IMAX Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) screening. Tom also received a BFI Fellowship at the BFI Chair's Dinner, but all folks wanted to talk about was this single moment of him eating a bag of popcorn. People had hilarious reactions to Tom's high-octane eating popcorn-eating technique. One person said, "this is how my dad eats popcorn." This person suggested that "someone hand him heavier popcorn," and maybe that would help. I can't believe somebody compared him to a Nep-Enut from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. This user said, "I have got to change the way I eat popcorn." Someone else said Tom is "Just leaving mountain of popcorn on the floor in his wake," and I'm curious if this is true. I love the way this person incorporated Mission: Impossible lore into their joke. "Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to get it in your mouth, not on the floor," they wrote. "Man, I'm eating popcorn," Tom said, laughing. "They know when I'm going to these movies that I'm watching, I'm eating popcorn." Tom Cruise is serious about cinema and the movie theater experience; his popcorn practices are just an element of that dedication. You remember this 2023 promotional video for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning? In another viral video shared on X, Tom was urging a fan to "go get some more" popcorn since he ate it all before the movie began. One person asked, "If you've not finished your popcorn before the movie starts have you been been to the cinema?" Someone else suggested, "This dude can never go to the movies again. Just embarrassing," after being called out by Tom. Tom should make an ASMR channel where he eats different types of popcorn in different movie theaters. Based on the internet's reactions, it would do numbers.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Cruise responds to viral popcorn-eating video: 'When I'm going to movies, I'm eating popcorn'
A video capturing Hollywood star Tom Cruise enthusiastically eating popcorn during a movie screening in London has become a viral sensation. The clip, widely shared across social media platforms, shows Cruise enjoying a bucket of popcorn while attending a screening of 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' at the BFI IMAX. The concluding film of the franchise reported to be 'Mission Impossible Final Reckoning' recently hit the silver screens globally on the 17th of May. Cruise addresses viral moment on chat show Tom Cruise later addressed the viral video during a chat show appearance, playfully dismissing the widespread attention and confirming his affinity for the cinema snack. "Man, I'm eating popcorn," he stated when questioned about his seemingly unusual eating habits. He further clarified, "They know when I'm going to these movies that I'm watching, I'm eating popcorn," as reported by People magazine. A known love for popcorn This incident isn't the first time Tom Cruise's fondness for popcorn has made headlines. In a promotional video for his most recent Mission: Impossible film, Cruise explicitly declared his love for the snack, stating, "I love my popcorn. Movies. Popcorn," while visibly munching on a large bucket. Fan reactions to the viral clip The viral video has elicited a variety of reactions from fans across social media. Some viewers humorously compared Cruise's popcorn-eating style to that of a family member or an uncle. One fan commented, "This is how my dad eats popcorn," while another playfully remarked, "Tom Cruise eating popcorn like he's an uncle with a handful of peanuts," as reported by ANI. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tom Cruise reacts to viral video of him eating popcorn at movie screening:'When I'm going to movies, I'm eating popcorn'
A video of Tom Cruise frantically throwing popcorn into his mouth while attending a movie screening in London has taken the internet by storm. The clip, which was posted on social media, shows Tom enjoying a bucket of popcorn during a screening of Mission: Impossible - Fallout at the BFI IMAX in London. (Also read: Tom Cruise shares popcorn with theatre staff amidst Mission Impossible 8 promotions, fans call him a 'great guy') Tom later addressed the video on a chat show, laughing off the attention and confirming that he is indeed a popcorn lover. "Man, I'm eating popcorn," he said when asked about his unusual eating habits. "They know when I'm going to these movies that I'm watching, I'm eating popcorn," as quoted by People magazine. The incident is not the first time Tom's love of popcorn has made headlines. In a promotional video for his latest Mission: Impossible film, Tom declared, "I love my popcorn. Movies. Popcorn," while munching on a large bucket of the snack. Take a look at the viral video. The viral video has sparked a range of reactions from fans, with some comparing Cruise's eating habits to those of a family member or uncle. "This is how my dad eats popcorn," commented one fan, while another joked, "Tom Cruise eating popcorn like he an uncle with a handful of peanuts." (ANI)
