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Tom Cruise’s Viral Popcorn-Eating Antics Fuel Excitement for New Mission: Impossible Film

A new video of Cruise’s intense popcorn consumption at a New York screening has sparked memes and become a key promotional moment ahead of the May 23 release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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Overview

  • A video shared by the official Mission: Impossible Twitter account shows Tom Cruise eating popcorn with comical intensity during a pre-release screening in New York City.
  • Cruise’s popcorn obsession first gained attention in 2023 when a clip of him declaring his love for popcorn went viral, and the latest footage has reignited the phenomenon.
  • AMC Lincoln Square staff reported that Cruise admitted to eating two large buckets of popcorn during movies, further fueling the internet’s fascination.
  • Social media users on X (formerly Twitter) have created memes and humorous commentary about Cruise’s unique popcorn-eating style, amplifying the buzz around the film.
  • The popcorn moments align with Cruise’s broader advocacy for the theatrical experience, emphasizing the communal joy of movie-going as part of his promotional efforts for the franchise.