Hollywood icon Tom Cruise made a thrilling entrance at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony on Sunday night, descending from the roof of the Stade de France on a wire. Dressed in a leather jacket and gloves, the Mission: Impossible star captivated the crowd as he lowered into the stadium while fellow American artist H.E.R. played guitar.

As part of the handover to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympics, Cruise was featured in a pre-recorded film traveling through Paris and onward to the United States, where he visited the iconic Hollywood sign and unfurled the Olympic flag.

The ceremony in Paris served as a formal farewell from the 2024 host city. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hailed the Paris Games as “sensational” in his closing speech. He commended the athletes for their “simply amazing” performances and emphasized the unity and peace they exemplified during the event.

“You lived peacefully together under one roof in the Olympic Village,” Bach said. “You embraced each other, respected each other, even if your countries are divided by war and conflict. You created a culture of peace. This inspired all of us and billions of people around the globe. Thank you for making us dream. Thank you for making us believe in a better world for everyone.”