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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lucy Leeson

Super Bowl fans stunned by Tom Cruise’s changing face in 2025 commercial

Superbowl fans were left stunned by Tom Cruise’s changing face as the actor kickstarted Super Bowl 2025 by starring in a football inspired commercial.

Viewers couldn’t believe how different the 62-year-old looked in the ad, which aired at the start of Sunday’s (9 February) game.

The commercial featured Cruise slowly walking into a dark room filled with video screens featuring historical NFL moments.

The actor said: “Tonight in New Orleans,we encounter a mission that doesn’t come along very often.”

Social media viewers were quick to respond to the ad, with many asking: “What has happened to Tom Cruise’s face?”

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