Tom Cruise leaves fans star-struck at ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ concert

Tom Cruise surprised fans with an unexpected appearance at a Top Gun: Maverick orchestral event in London.

As the action star stepped on the stage, the crowd erupted in thunderous applause and cheers at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Friday, September 27.

"I’m very excited to be here with you all tonight to share in this unique cinematic orchestral experience with Top Gun: Maverick," he said, stealing the spotlight in fan-recorded footage shared on X, formerly Twitter.

Clad handsomely in a suit, the Top Gun star addressed the audience from the stage, introducing the film and kicking off the presentation with a live orchestral score.

The concert featured a screening of the 2022 movie, accompanied by a live performance of the film's score from the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by composer Lorne Balfe.

"I've always wanted to experience a film like this with a full symphony orchestra synchronised to the picture, in front of a packed audience in the grandeur of a classic movie palace," Cruise, 62, shared. "Thank you all for being here and for making this dream come true."

He encouraged the audience to "enjoy" the experience, mentioning that he would be watching along with them.

According to the Royal Albert Hall's website, the Top Gun orchestral performance was part of its Films in Concert series, which will also feature upcoming showings of Avatar, Gladiator, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and Home Alone.