PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics had no shortage of memorable moments, and that held true through the official ending of the Games.
During Sunday night's Closing Ceremony, Paris bid adieu to the world and passed of hosting duties to the next host city: Los Angeles. And what better way to mark the official countdown to the 2028 Summer Games than with a little bit of Hollywood magic? Enter Tom Cruise.
The "Top Gun" star was seen all throughout Paris during the Games, taking in the sights and sounds of the Olympics. And on Sunday, the 61-year-old actor, known for doing his own death-defying stunts in his movies, executed them in front of a different kind of global audience when he repelled from the top of the Olympic stadium into the crowd of athletes below.
Watch the moment below:
After landing, Cruise walked up to the stage to receive the Olympic flag before hopping on a motorcycle -- a nod to a staple sequence in practically each one of the star's movies -- to ride out of the stadium.
It was an adrenaline-inducing moment that lit up the Internet, with varying reaction. One of the most logical questions, asked by one X user: "Why?
To which one X user answered simply: because he's a legend.
Some were on the edge of their seats watching:
While others were not impressed:
But the thrilling moment had people comparing it to a real-life scene from a movie, especially THAT movie:
Even the official "Mission Impossible" account got in on the conversation.
With the Paris Games closed and the handoff to the next host city complete, L.A.'s now on the clock. Good luck.
What did you think of Sunday's closing ceremony? See more scenes below: