Upcoming Tom Cruise film trailer pays homage to his entire cinematic legacy.

Tom Cruise stands out as one of the greatest living movie stars. Since the ’80s, he has delivered unforgettable performances across various genres and has become synonymous with franchises like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible. His presence in a film guarantees an audience, which is the essence of the trailer for his upcoming project, Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

The latest trailer, released on YouTube, runs just over three minutes, but only thirty seconds feature actual footage from Digger. The rest is a thrilling montage showcasing some of Tom Cruise’s most legendary moments on screen. It kicks off with the iconic line, “I feel the need. The need for speed” from Top Gun, and it only escalates from there. A standout moment comes from the 1994 classic Interview with the Vampire, where Cruise, portraying the vampire Lestat, quips, “I assume I need no introduction.”

Action is a major highlight in this hype trailer, packed with clips of Cruise executing jaw-dropping stunts from the Mission: Impossible series. The compilation also emphasizes his impressive acting range, featuring scenes from his Oscar-nominated performances in Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, and Born on the Fourth of July. Fans will also appreciate glimpses of some of the more eccentric entries in Cruise’s filmography, including the 2012 musical Rock of Ages, which, despite its critical reception, still holds a special place.

For about two and a half minutes, viewers can easily get swept away by the trailer, momentarily forgetting its connection to an unreleased film. That changes when it incorporates a line from Eugene Kittridge in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: “Everything you are. Everything you’ve done has come to this.” The trailer then transitions to a shovel striking the ground, leading into a brief teaser for Digger. This marketing piece effectively highlights the cinematic legacy that Tom Cruise has built over the years. The trailer was also shown in theaters earlier this summer during the 40th anniversary screenings of Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, and the audience response was electric.

Digger, directed by Iñárritu, is described as a satirical comedy. The synopsis reveals that it follows “the most powerful man in the world as he embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.” Alongside Cruise, the film features a talented cast, including Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, and others. It’s set to hit theaters on October 2, marking Cruise’s return to more dramatic roles following the conclusion of the Mission: Impossible series. Could this be the moment he finally secures that elusive Oscar?