Tom Cruise responds to viral popcorn-eating video: 'When I'm going to movies, I'm eating popcorn'

A video capturing Hollywood star Tom Cruise enthusiastically eating popcorn during a movie screening in London has become a viral sensation. The clip, widely shared across social media platforms, shows Cruise enjoying a bucket of popcorn while attending a screening of ‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’ at the BFI IMAX.The concluding film of the franchise reported to be 'Mission Impossible Final Reckoning' recently hit the silver screens globally on the 17th of May.Cruise addresses viral moment on chat showTom Cruise later addressed the viral video during a chat show appearance, playfully dismissing the widespread attention and confirming his affinity for the cinema snack. "Man, I'm eating popcorn," he stated when questioned about his seemingly unusual eating habits. He further clarified, "They know when I'm going to these movies that I'm watching, I'm eating popcorn," as reported by People magazine.A known love for popcornThis incident isn't the first time Tom Cruise's fondness for popcorn has made headlines. In a promotional video for his most recent Mission: Impossible film, Cruise explicitly declared his love for the snack, stating, "I love my popcorn. Movies. Popcorn," while visibly munching on a large bucket.Fan reactions to the viral clipThe viral video has elicited a variety of reactions from fans across social media. Some viewers humorously compared Cruise's popcorn-eating style to that of a family member or an uncle. One fan commented, "This is how my dad eats popcorn," while another playfully remarked, "Tom Cruise eating popcorn like he's an uncle with a handful of peanuts," as reported by ANI.