Tom Cruise Reacts to Viral Popcorn Video: “When I’m Going to Movies, I’m Eating Popcorn”; WATCH

Tom Cruise has responded to a viral video showing his unique way of eating popcorn at a movie screening. The clip, filmed during a London event for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, sparked widespread reactions online. Cruise laughed off the attention, confirming his love for popcorn in a recent interview.

The video shows Cruise rapidly tossing popcorn into his mouth while attending a screening at the BFI IMAX in London on May 11. Fans compared his eating style to a “middle-aged dad” or an “uncle with peanuts.” Some joked about his energetic approach, while others defended him, saying he can eat however he wants.

“Man, I’m eating popcorn,” Cruise said on The Pat McAfee Show. “They know when I’m going to these movies that I’m watching, I’m eating popcorn.” He admitted to normally eating two big buckets of popcorn during a movie.

This isn’t the first time Cruise’s popcorn habits have made headlines. In 2023, he declared his love for popcorn in a promotional video for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1. He was also seen playfully calling out a fan for finishing their popcorn too early at another screening.

To add onto the Tom/popcorn lore: I need y’all to realize THIS is how he eats popcorn pic.twitter.com/TZ9UT3xcxb

— Seif 🇵🇸 (@seifwtf) May 19, 2025

Social media reactions were mixed. Some found his eating style chaotic, while others found it relatable.

“He’s eating it like any other middle-aged dad!! The dad shake and throw in the mouth. This is peak male performance. 🙌😂”

“Tom Cruise will eat the way he wants because he is Tom Cruise.”

“Bro literally the main character 😭”

Cruise is currently promoting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which releases globally on May 23, which is today. Despite the popcorn buzz, he remains focused on his film career, recently stating he plans to keep acting into his 100s.

Credits: Sources include People, NY Post, CNN, and Daily Mail.

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