Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cinema.
The prestigious honour will be presented to Cruise at a ceremony on April 24, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, described Cruise as a globally renowned figure and praised his exceptional dedication to every project he undertakes as both an actor and producer.
With approximately $13 billion in worldwide box-office earnings, Cruise ranks among the most commercially successful actors in the world. He has also received three Academy Award nominations.
Cruise has starred in numerous successful films, including Jerry Maguire, Risky Business and Top Gun. The Mission: Impossible franchise further established him as one of Hollywood’s biggest global stars.
At 64, Cruise reportedly has no plans to step away from filmmaking and remains committed to continuing his career and pursuing new ambitions.
His latest film, Digger, is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu.