Tom Cruise gave the 2024 Paris Olympics an unforgettable conclusion and set the stage for the 2028 Los Angeles Games with a dramatic stunt.

On August 11, during the closing ceremony, the 62-year-old actor shocked the crowd by appearing atop Stade de France and descending Mission Impossible-style onto the field. After taking the Olympic flag from gymnast Simone Biles and LA Mayor Karen Bass, Cruise drove away on a motorcycle. The stunt transitioned into a pre-recorded video showing Cruise flying from Paris to Los Angeles, where he skydived and transformed the Hollywood sign into the Olympic rings.

The stunt, featuring appearances from Olympians like Kate Courtney and Michael Johnson, officially launched LA’s Olympic preparations, promising a city that “loves spectacles” and is ready for more surprises.