SAN DIEGO – Tom Cruise made an unforgettable entrance Wednesday at the world premiere of his new film, “Top Gun: Maverick.”
According to People magazine and The Hollywood Reporter, the 59-year-old actor, clad in aviator sunglasses, arrived at the red carpet event in a helicopter, which landed on the retired USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego.
Although some outlets reported that Cruise, who has a pilot’s license, was flying the N547SA Airbus, he told “Entertainment Tonight” that he wasn’t controlling the chopper Wednesday.
“I do fly that helicopter, but not today,” he told “ET.”
The highly anticipated sequel to the 1986 movie “Top Gun,” which faced several delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is coming to theaters May 27, People reported. Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Jon Hamm and Manny Jacinto also star in the film, according to the entertainment outlet.
Tom Cruise attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Tom Cruise attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" World Premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Tom Cruise arrives at the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Tom Cruise arrives at the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
A general view of atmosphere during the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Tom Cruise attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Rachel McAdams attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Jennifer Connelly attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Jay Ellis attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry attend "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola attend the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Greg Tarzan Davis attends "Top Gun: Maverick" World Premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Joseph Kosinski attends "Top Gun: Maverick" World Premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Ian Boggs attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Dianne Doan and Manny Jacinto attend the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Keleigh Sperry attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Natalie Mariduena attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Jason Nash attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Peter Weber attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Monica Barbaro attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Glen Powell attends "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
Lyliana Wray attends the "Top Gun: Maverick" world premiere on May 4, 2022, in San Diego.
