The star geeked out about film history and music in cinema in his introductory speech at Royal Albert Hall.
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire.
Cruise beganhis unexpected remarkswith a history lesson.

Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
TheMinority Reportactor also defined his terms.
So it set the standard for the ultimate at that time in theatrical grandeur.
Now, this evolution set a new standard for the ultimate theatrical experience at that time."

Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.Paramount Pictures
I also want to thank tonight’s orchestra and all of your exceptional talents."
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Cruise concluded his introduction by sharing his personal excitement about watching the movie under such fancy, pristine conditions.
“Thank you all for being here, and thank you for making this dream come true.”
Cruise will next star inMission: Impossible 8, set to hit theaters on May 23, 2025.
After that, he willheadlinethe next film fromBirdmanauteurAlejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.