Tom Cruise Receives Honorary Oscar at 2025 Governors Awards

On November 16, 2025, Tom Cruise accepted an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles. The ceremony was held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom. The award was presented by Alejandro González Iñárritu, who is working with Cruise on a forthcoming, untitled film scheduled for release in October 2026.

Janet Yang, president of the Academy, praised Cruise’s impact on the industry, stating that his “incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all.”