Actor Tom Cruise is responsible for turning each of these characters into household names—and creating some of Hollywood’s biggest hits in the process. But while fans delight at the intensity and commitment Cruise brings to each role—often performing his own stunts,

Tom Cruise hasn't yet managed to release the latest installment of "Mission: Impossible" in theaters, and he's already being asked about the next installment of the "Top Gun" film. Let's recall that "Top Gun: Maverick" became the biggest hit of his entire career.

Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance Thursday at the AMC NorthPark theater in Dallas for a special fan screening of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the final installment in the franchise.