Tom Cruise organized a mini gathering for the screening of Steven Spielberg’s new extraterrestrial thriller disclosure day, and brought a rather unusual bucket of popcorn for the occasion.
Cruise was joined at the screening by Colin Farrell, his co-star from Minority reportand Dakota Fanning, who played his daughter in war of the worldsto show their support for Spielberg’s latest film, which opens in theaters on Friday.
In a social media post after the event, Cruise was affectionate.
“Nothing better than a Spielberg summer movie night in a packed theater with friends!” he wrote.
“Steven, thank you for all the hours of joy you have brought us in the movies!! It has been a great honor and pleasure to have worked with you and to call you my friend. Congratulations to my dear friend Emily and the entire group of artists who created this film. You were excellent. We all loved ‘Disclosure Day’!!”
It also arrived with what appears to be a custom popcorn bucket in the shape of Spielberg’s head, complete with an Opening Day cap, a signature detail of Cruise’s brand.
The film’s official merchandise includes a 16-inch deer bucket with a cardinal perched on an antler, so Spielberg’s head appears to be a one-of-a-kind creation.
Cruise has a well-established habit of showing up to support his collaborators.
Last year he made a surprise appearance at a screening of The running man in honor of his Top Gun: Maverick The lead role of co-star Glen Powell.
The next step for Cruise is Diggera satirical comedy directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which will be released this fall.
It will be his first film outside the franchise since American Made in 2017, marking a notable change after three Mission: Impossible fees and Top Gun: Maverick.
