Overview

• Tom Cruise’s distinctive popcorn-eating style, captured at a May 19 pre-release screening, has become a viral sensation on social media.
• The official Mission: Impossible Twitter account shared footage on May 20 showing Cruise eating popcorn and engaging with AMC Lincoln Square staff.
• Cruise revealed during the event that he typically consumes two large buckets of popcorn during a movie, furthering his relatable moviegoer persona.
• The viral clip has sparked memes and widespread reactions, with fans and commentators highlighting his unique snacking technique.
• The buzz comes just days before the May 23 release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the latest installment in the long-running franchise.