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What’s the box office without a little friendly competition?
Ahead of the Friday, June 6 release of the Ana de Armas-starring film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Tom Cruise shared an image of himself posing in front of a promo poster for the movie positioned beside a Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning poster.
For the image, which was shared on his Instagram and X on Wednesday, June 4, Cruise, 62, posed alongside Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning director Christopher McQuarrie.
Cruise’s film premiered in theaters on Friday, May 23, grossing $77 million domestically and $190 million worldwide. The live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch proved superior, grossing $183 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo, and earning $341.7 million globally.
However, with the forthcoming premiere of Ballerina this Friday, Cruise is encouraging moviegoers to head out and enjoy as much action movie excitement as possible.
“Your mission, should you choose to accept it: a weekend of action on the big screen,” he captioned his post.
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The Instagram account for Ballerina responded to the actor’s support by writing, “Yeah, we’re thinking movies are back.” Moviegoers also praised Cruise for promoting both films.
“No other star openly endorses OTHER movies like Tom Cruise does. The man is truly someone who loves FILM,” one fan wrote.
Another person who has applauded Cruise’s support for the film is de Armas, 37, herself, who told Variety at its red-carpet premiere that his backing was “unbelievable.”
“But you know what, he supports every movie. He really wants the industry and cinema to go well and people going to the theaters. We’re working together, so he got to see Ballerina and he actually really liked it. He loved the John Wicks,” de Armas told Variety.
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De Armas and Cruise have been spotted spending time together in London multiple times since February and have upcoming projects together, the actress confirmed during a May 15 appearance on Good Morning America.
“We’re definitely working on a lot of things. Not just one but a few projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. And I’m so excited,” de Armas said in May.
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is in theaters now. From the World of John Wick: Ballerina arrives in cinemas on Friday, June 6
