Cruise is being recognized as one of the “highest-grossing actors of all time,” who has performed his own stunts and has been an Oscar nominee for his roles in “Born on the Fourth of July, “Jerry Maguire,” “Magnolia” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” for which he earned a Best Picture nomination as producer, the statement reads.

Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar at the 16th Annual Governors Awards on November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Ovation Hollywood. The decision to honor the Top Gun star was made by the

U.S. actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a