Tom Cruise to receive AFI Life Achievement Award in 2027

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Tom Cruise will be honored with the 52nd AFI Life Achievement Award. The tribute gala is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, described Cruise as a “global icon” and an “extraordinary ambassador for American film around the world,” noting his deep commitment to the medium.

Cruise’s career spans over four decades, during which his films have earned nearly $13 billion at the worldwide box office. He is a four-time Academy Award nominee for his work as an actor and a producer. His notable filmography includes titles such as Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, Minority Report, and the Mission: Impossible series.