Tom Cruise’s Popcorn Eating Habits Spark Viral Sensation
A video of Tom Cruise eating popcorn at a film screening has gone viral, with the 62-year-old actor reacting to the clip on The Pat McAfee Show. According to People, the clip shows Cruise frantically throwing popcorn into his mouth while at a screening of Mission: Impossible – Fallout at the BFI IMAX in London on May 11.
The video, posted by user @seifwtf on X, has sparked a wave of comments from fans, with many taking to social media to share their reactions. "This is how my dad eats popcorn," commented one, while another added, "Tom Cruise eating popcorn like he an uncle with a handful of peanuts." The video has clearly struck a chord with fans, with many expressing their amusement at Cruise’s snacking habits.
In an interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Cruise addressed the viral video, saying "They know when I’m going to these movies that I’m watching, I’m eating popcorn." When asked by host Darius Butler if he was actually eating popcorn or just pretending to, Cruise laughed and replied, "Man, I’m eating popcorn." According to People, Cruise also revealed that he normally eats two big buckets of popcorn himself during a movie.
Cruise’s love of popcorn is not a new phenomenon. In a 2023 promotional video during the press run for the seventh Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, Cruise declared, "I love my popcorn. Movies. Popcorn," while eating from a large bucket of the snack on a leather sofa. People reported that at a screening of Cruise’s latest movie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, he asked the audience if they had popcorn and admitted to eating two big buckets himself during a movie.
The incident has sparked a wave of interest in Cruise’s snacking habits, with many fans taking to social media to share their own popcorn-eating experiences. People reported that another interaction shared on X showed Cruise urging a fan to "go get some more" popcorn after noticing their bucket was empty.
As Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning hits theaters on May 23, it’s clear that Tom Cruise’s love of popcorn is here to stay. With the actor’s snacking habits now going viral, fans will no doubt be keeping a close eye on his cinema experiences in the future. According to People, Cruise’s enthusiasm for popcorn has become a talking point among fans, with many expressing their delight at the actor’s down-to-earth nature.
The article from People also revealed that Cruise was awarded the BFI Fellowship at the screening, and was seen smiling as a voice in the background announced the award. As the actor’s profile continues to soar, it’s clear that his love of popcorn has become an integral part of his public persona. With fans around the world now talking about his snacking habits, it’s likely that Cruise will continue to be associated with popcorn for years to come.
