Mission completed: Tom Cruise surprises fans at Atlanta showing of new ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie
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ATLANTA — It’s Tom Cruise’s mission that he chose to accept and it’s one that he pulled off successfully.
The legendary actor, alongside director Christopher McQuarrie, surprised fans in five cities on the opening night of “Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One” and that included Atlanta.
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie make a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise (R) and Christopher McQuarrie make a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise make a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise (L) and Christopher McQuarrie make a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Surprise Theatre Appearance (Atlanta) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Tom Cruise makes a surprise theatre appearance to celebrate "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Regal Atlantic Station on July 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
Cruise and McQuarrie popped up at the Regal Atlantic Station’s showing Tuesday. Those in attendance posted on social media that Cruise went around the theater greeting and speaking with fans.
McQuarrie and Cruise also made stops in New York City, Toronto, Washington D.C. and Miami, according to the director’s Instagram post.
Cruise, whose blockbuster sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” was the hit of last summer, looks to have another hit on his hands with the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film. So far, Rotten Tomatoes has given it a 97% critic score and 94% audience score.