Tom Cruise definitely got everyone’s attention on Monday when he posted some incredible behind the scenes throwback shots from his movies in honor of “Top Gun” Day.

In a post on Instagram shared by both Cruise and the official social media page for the “Top Gun” movies, the 61-year-old actor wrote that, “It’s incredible to look back on the thirty-eight years of ‘Top Gun.’”

“To the fans who have been with us since the start, there wouldn’t be a ‘Top Gun’ Day without you,” he added.

The “Mission Impossible” star’s post included several shots from his 1986 monster movie “Top Gun.” 

 

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One photo showed a young Cruise being directed by the movie’s director Tony Scott. In another photo, fans could see what appeared to be inside a hangar at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where they filmed the original “Top Gun” movie.

Another snap showed footage of Cruise from the filming of the successful sequel “Top Gun: Maverick,” showing Cruise in character and looking at photos inside the naval air station from the first film.

In a final photo, Cruise donned the famous leather bomber jacket that his character wore in both “Top Gun” movies.

Many fans expressed their opinions in the comments section of the post, with some noting that Cruise is widely credited with saving the movie industry — as the highly-anticipated sequel was the first film after the pandemic to get people back to the theater.

“Thanks for saving the box office during the pandemic, streaming is mediocre,” one person wrote.

Another added, “Happy Top Gun day EVERYONE.”

The sequel to “Top Gun” grossed more domestically than any other movie in 2022 and was genuinely loved by critics and audience members alike, Deadline noted.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the decidedly non-woke sequel centers around Cruise’s character “Pete Mitchell, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him,” before he is called back to “Top Gun,” according to IMDb.

The film became one of the top-grossing films of all time, Deadline noted. Its global success made it Cruise’s first film to ever reach such a milestone. The success of the movie did not escape the “Jack Reacher” star, who previously took to social media to thank fans for turning up in droves.

“To all the films in release, to all the studios, and to all the exhibitors: congratulations,” Cruise’s tweet to his 6.9 million followers read.

“To the audience: thank you for venturing out and allowing us to entertain you,” the actor’s message added. “See you at the movies.

Related: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Becomes Studio’s Highest Earning Film At Domestic Box Office In Its 110 Year-History