Hollywood fans got the reunion they didn’t know they needed when Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise appeared together publicly for the first time in 24 years. The heartwarming moment unfolded at the London premiere of F1, Pitt’s much-anticipated racing drama, where the two actors embraced and smiled for cameras on the red carpet.
The duo, who last appeared together at the 2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon, brought back memories of their shared screen time in Interview With the Vampire. The reunion instantly set social media ablaze, as fans relished the sight of two of Hollywood’s most iconic stars reconnecting.
Pitt’s Grounded Wit vs. Cruise’s Death-Defying Stunts
Pitt, dressed in a stylish forest green suit and sage scarf, was visibly thrilled to see Cruise, who looked dapper in a slate grey suit paired with a blue shirt. The energy between the two was infectious, and their friendly banter only added to the buzz.
In a recent interview with E! News, Pitt poked fun at Cruise’s adrenaline-fueled filmography, saying, “I’m not gonna hang my ass off airplanes.” He joked that a collaboration would only happen “when he does something again that’s on the ground.” Still, their mutual admiration was clear.
Cruise praised Pitt’s driving skills: “Believe me, I’ve raced against him. He’s very good.” Pitt chuckled while reminiscing about their go-kart races on the set of their '90s vampire film: “He got me in the end, I gotta admit.”
Summer Box Office Showdown: Pitt’s F1 vs. Cruise’s Mission
Both actors are leading major summer releases. Cruise returned as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which shattered records with a $200 million global opening and continues to dominate with over $540 million worldwide.
Pitt, on the other hand, headlines F1, a high-octane racing film helmed by Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Interestingly, Kosinski had once attempted to reunite Cruise and Pitt for his shelved version of Ford v Ferrari, where they were to perform their own driving stunts. The project never panned out, but F1 gives Pitt his turn behind the wheel—with Cruise reportedly impressed by what he’s seen.
As the summer box office heats up, this long-awaited reunion is a rare reminder of the genuine camaraderie that still exists in Tinseltown—and fans can’t seem to get enough.