Michael B. Jordan Talked Meeting ‘Incredible’ Tom Cruise For Sinners (And Ryan Coogler Sounds A Little Jealous)

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Tom Cruise is arguably the biggest advocate for the cinematic experience today. Regardless of personal opinions, he consistently puts himself in danger for his films, something Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, the stars and director behind the upcoming movie and the hit horror film, greatly admire. Jordan recently shared that he had an extensive meeting with Cruise, and fans quickly noticed Coogler seemed a little disappointed he wasn’t included in the discussion.

You wouldn’t believe the reaction Ryan Coogler had when someone mentioned Tom Cruise! He just lit up – it was like talking about his absolute favorite thrill ride. It’s crazy to think that someone who’s directed some of the biggest films of the last ten years hasn’t even met Tom Cruise yet, and Ryan was the first to share that!

I was working on the early stages of [The Thomas Crown Affair] and got the opportunity to meet with Tom and just chat.

Coogler’s reaction was peak relatable. He replied:

I still haven’t met him yet.

Jordan instantly tried to make it better. He reassured the director, saying:

He’s a huge fan! I let him see an early preview of the ‘Sinners’ trailer, and he absolutely loved it. He was really enthusiastic, saying it looked amazing and that he couldn’t wait to see the full thing. He’s genuinely thrilled about it.

In the world of Hollywood, it’s a huge honor – almost like being knighted. The whole conversation is so fun to watch, you should definitely check it out.

It’s not a surprise to see this collaboration happening – it’s been in the works for a while. Tom Cruise rarely promotes films outside of his own, so when he publicly praised Sinners, it turned heads. He usually keeps his social media focused solely on Mission: Impossible, so when he deviates from that, it signals he’s genuinely impressed.

Michael B. Jordan showed his support for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning by seeing it in IMAX, completing a friendly exchange with Tom Cruise and demonstrating their mutual appreciation for film. Jordan has often talked about loving high-quality viewing experiences, so it’s no surprise he enjoyed a Tom Cruise movie. He’s also still disappointed he couldn’t see the IMAX re-release of Princess Mononoke, a feeling many film fans can understand.

As a movie fan, it’s really cool to see how close Michael B. Jordan and Tom Cruise seem to be getting! It’s funny that Ryan Coogler still hasn’t met Cruise yet – Jordan joking about it just makes their connection even more entertaining. But honestly, seeing how excited Cruise is about Coogler’s work, I have a feeling they’re going to meet soon, and I’m already looking forward to it!

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Tom Cruise’s support is also a big boost for Sinners, which is already a box-office hit and receiving rave reviews from people in Hollywood. Cruise, known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick – a film Steven Spielberg said helped save movie theaters – often publicly celebrates the work of other filmmakers. His enthusiasm for this new, original horror movie feels like a natural extension of that passion for film.

Now you can watch Sinners, one of Tom Cruise’s top films of the year, with an HBO Max subscription—or catch it if you missed it before.

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2025-12-03 20:42