Tom Cruise Closes Paris Olympics With Epic, Death-Defying Stunt

Hollywood star and action movie icon Tom Cruise ended the Paris 2024 Olympics the only way he knew how… by risking his life to entertain us.. the Mission Impossible A star jumped from the top of the Stade de France to announce the handover of the Paris Olympic Games to the Los Angeles Olympic Games, which will be held in 2028.

In a part worthy of any of Cruise's appearances as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, Cruz jumped from the roof of the stadium, the largest in France, and landed on the stage without any effort. Where he was handed the Olympic flag by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. But it didn't end there, as Cruz hopped on a motorcycle and exited the stadium, with a pre-recorded clip showing the actor jumping out of a plane and landing next to the Hollywood sign to signal the handover of Paris to Los Angeles.

You can watch the latest collection of Tom Cruise's stunts below.

Our hero Tom Cruise’s latest stunt in Paris comes after he was honoured by the nation, with the iconic actor being named a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Cruise was just one part of a star-studded closing ceremony, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and HER performing during the event. The closing ceremony was organised by artistic director Thomas Joly and executive director Thierry Ripoll, with the Olympic final also highlighting several high-profile French bands, including Phoenix and Air.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has spoken about what to expect from the 2028 Olympics (via Reuters), saying the event will reflect the city's “diversity and international character.”

“I think our Olympics will showcase the diversity and international character of our city. And we have Hollywood, so I expect a lot of magical opportunities, which may start at the closing ceremony.”

Paramount Pictures Praises Tom Cruise: 'No Matter What the Task, He Always Takes It'

After his role in the closing ceremony, Paramount Picturesthe studio behind the likes of Mission Impossible Privilege and Top Gun: MaverickThe audience praised the actor and thanked him for all he has done for the film industry.

“Today’s closing ceremony brought another incredible Tom Cruise moment to our world, one that makes us reminisce about so many moments before him. No matter what mission he takes on, he always accepts it.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Tom for all he has given to our industry and art form as an actor and producer. He has constantly strived to be as proficient as possible in any skill that would enhance the story and experience for the audience.”

Cruise is currently filming. Mission Impossible 8The new film stars Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, and Frederic Schmidt, alongside Cruise as Ethan Hunt, who will once again face off against the powerful artificial intelligence known as “The Entity.”