Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise brought his signature intensity to the Super Bowl pregame show on Fox, delivering an adrenaline-pumping monologue ahead of the highly anticipated matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Tonight in New Orleans, we encounter a mission that doesn’t come along very often,” Cruise declared in the dramatic ad. “Standing in front of this final act, knowing that the long, winding road here has all led to this. Every first, every mountain climbed, every seemingly impossible conquered—yet there’s always another accomplishment never achieved. There’s always new heights waiting to be reached.”

Looking at the players, he added, “I don’t see fear or hesitation. I see the very best in the world. Men who have worked and dedicated their entire lives for today.”

New ‘Mission: Impossible’ Trailer Drops

As part of the pregame excitement, Paramount unveiled a fresh look at Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, teasing what could be Tom Cruise’s final appearance as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. Originally planned as Part Two of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, the upcoming film brings back franchise favorites and new faces alike.

Returning cast members include:

• Angela Bassett as CIA Director Erika Sloane
• Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn
• Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell
• Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis
• Hayley Atwell as Grace
• Esai Morales as villain Gabriel
• Shea Whigham as Jasper Briggs
• Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas
• Pom Klementieff as assassin Paris
• Henry Czerny as IMF Director Eugene Kittridge

Newcomers to the franchise include Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Katy O’Brian, Tramell Tillman, and Stephen Oyoung.

Chiefs Aim for Historic Three-Peat

On the field, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off for the second time in three years. With a victory, the Chiefs would become the first NFL team in history to win three Super Bowls in a row. Last year, they secured back-to-back titles by defeating the San Francisco 49ers, while the Eagles are seeking redemption after their 2023 loss to Kansas City.

Sunday’s game marks the Chiefs’ fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years, solidifying their dominance in the league.