Tom Cruise received an honorary award at the Governors Awards, where he delivered an emotional speech about the power of cinema and his passion for film.

Tom Cruise was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the American Academy of Film at the Governors Awards ceremony, where he was presented the award by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, with whom he is collaborating on a film set to be released in October 2026. In his emotional speech, Cruise emphasized the importance of cinema as an art form that brings people together, always uniting them in movie theaters. He shared how his love for film began in childhood, when he was fascinated by the magic of cinema and felt a deep desire to explore the world.

Tom Cruise has previously been nominated for four Academy Awards and attended the ceremony alongside other renowned artists, such as Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio. Honorary awards were also given to other industry personalities, including Debbie Allen and Dolly Parton.