The 62-year-old actor attended the premiere on Wednesday (May 14) alongside the film’s cast and crew at the prestigious Grand Théâtre Lumière. Cruise, who reprises his role as Ethan Hunt in the latest instalment of the action franchise, was seen getting emotional as the audience erupted in prolonged applause.
The film’s director, Christopher McQuarrie, accompanied Cruise during the screening, along with co-stars Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Hannah Waddingham, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff and Greg Tarzan Davis.
Several clips circulating on social media captured Cruise walking down the aisle amid cheers and applause, placing a hand on his heart in a gesture of gratitude.
In a brief speech, Cruise expressed his appreciation to the audience and his long-time collaborator McQuarrie, saying, “Every step of the way, what you’ve done, how you’ve expanded it, how you just went beyond our expectations.”
The duo also shared a warm moment on stage, thanking guests including Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego-Saldaña.
The screening opened with a grand welcome, as a 40-piece orchestra played the iconic “Mission: Impossible” theme, setting the tone for the highly anticipated premiere.
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” sees Cruise return in his signature role under the direction of McQuarrie, who has helmed the franchise since “Rogue Nation”.
Initially conceived as “Dead Reckoning – Part One” and “Part Two”, the eighth film was later retitled.
The ensemble cast includes Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman and Greg Tarzan Davis, among others.
Presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance, the film is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on May 17 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
