Tom Cruise gave AMC employees in Manhattan a memorable night at the movies by treating them to a special IMAX screening of The Odyssey and joining them for the show. The gathering took place at AMC Lincoln Square, a major New York movie destination known for its premium-format screens.

The event highlighted Cruise’s well-known enthusiasm for the theatrical experience. Rather than simply arranging the screening, he also watched the film with theater staff, turning the outing into a personal show of appreciation for workers who help bring audiences into cinemas.

Reports surrounding the night suggested there had been some disappointment among moviegoers earlier when Cruise did not appear at a screening as some had expected. Even so, the spotlight ultimately landed on the AMC workers who were treated to the special presentation.

Cruise later described it as an amazing night in a movie theater, a sentiment that fits with his public support for big-screen moviegoing. The screening added another high-profile moment to the continuing conversation around stars championing cinemas and the IMAX experience.