Tom Cruise has always been more than just one of the best '80s actors-turned-modern-day action movie icons. He's also a cinema lover, a theatrical experience champion, and a master at giving his fans memorable moments,

True to form, Tom Cruise unexpectedly jetted to London to surprise nearly 3,000 fans at a 'Top Gun: Maverick' orchestral event held Sept. 27.

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and composer Lorne Balfe performed the film's score at London's Royal Albert Hall

What a squandered chance! Top Gun, a classic action film from 1986, had Robert Downey Jr. almost stealing the aviator sunglasses.

Tom Cruise stunned the audience with his surprise visit to the Royal Albert Hall in London during his film, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ score’s orchestral concert, reported People. In fan-recorded footage from the event shared on X,

Maverick" at London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday, Tom Cruise surprised and thanked the crowd prior to the film's start.

Cruise began his unexpected remarks with a history lesson. "I'm very excited to be here with you all tonight to share in this unique cinematic orchestral experience with Top Gun:

To stress the pilots' coolness, "Top Gun" starred the dazzling movie giant Tom Cruise as Peter "Maverick" Mitchell and the equally dazzling Val Kilmer as his rival, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. (Pilots all need cute nicknames.