Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise reunite at F1 London premiere after 24 years

Quick highlights

• Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise appeared together at the F1 movie premiere in London.
• Their first public appearance together since 2001’s America: A Tribute to Heroes.
• F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski, stars Pitt as a retired racer mentoring a young driver.
• Cruise surprised fans by joining the premiere, sparking speculation of a future collaboration.

Two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, reunited on the red carpet in London after more than two decades. Cruise made an unexpected appearance at the European premiere of F1, Pitt’s latest film set in the world of Formula One racing.

Brad Pitt stars in F1, a racing drama with real-world action

Pitt leads F1 as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver coaxed back into the sport to guide a rising star, played by Damson Idris. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, the film was shot during real F1 race weekends, with Pitt and Idris performing their own driving scenes. Pitt described filming at iconic circuits like Silverstone as “the time of my life.”

The premiere took place in London’s Leicester Square, just days ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 25 June. The cast was joined by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Pitt wore a sage green suit, while Cruise kept it classic in charcoal.

Cruise surprises fans, fuels hopes of another on-screen collaboration

Cruise’s arrival wasn’t officially announced, but a clip shared by Formula One’s Instagram account showed the actor greeting Pitt and Kosinski warmly. The post was captioned, “The moment Tom Cruise surprised us on the #F1TheMovie red carpet!”

The moment was more than just a nostalgic throwback. The two actors, who last worked together in 1994’s Interview with the Vampire, sparked fresh buzz about teaming up again. In a recent interview, Pitt joked he’d be open to it, as long as Cruise’s next film doesn’t involve dangling from planes.

Cruise posted photos from the event on social media with the message: “Great night at the movies with my friends!! You guys crushed it!!”

Whether or not a future film is in the works, their brief reunion certainly brought back the charm of 1990s Hollywood.