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Tom Cruise news
The gist
Tom Cruise, 64, covered GQ's October 2026 issue and addressed rumors about his intensity.
The cover drew fan mockery while promoting his racing sequel and first non-action film.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2017Tom Cruise's mother, Mary Lee Mapother South, died at age 80.
- Aug 2026Tom Cruise announced he would reprise his role as Cole Trickle in a "Days of Thunder" sequel, with Anne Hathaway playing a team owner and engineer.
- Sep 14, 2026Tom Cruise attended the drivers' meeting of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, the same day his "Days of Thunder" reboot was announced.