Hollywood icon Tom Cruise is heading to Texas this month to celebrate the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with fans at select movie theaters in San Antonio and Dallas. The actor announced his plans via Instagram, revealing surprise appearances and a Texas barbecue stop ahead of the highly anticipated May 23 premiere.

According to Cruise’s post, he will kick off his Lone Star State visit in San Antonio on May 22, starting with Fort Sam Houston and then dropping in at local theaters hosting early screenings of the eighth installment in the blockbuster action franchise. The visit marks a special moment for Mission: Impossible fans, as the upcoming film may be Cruise’s final run as IMF agent Ethan Hunt.

After San Antonio, Tom Cruise plans to fly to Dallas, where he says he’ll enjoy some “delicious barbecue” before visiting more theaters to “say hello” to moviegoers. While the actor didn’t confirm specific venues or a precise time for his Dallas appearance, the visit is expected to happen on May 22 or shortly thereafter.

“I can’t wait. We’ll see you at the movies,” Cruise said in his video message, teasing his Texas tour tied to the film’s rollout.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning continues the storyline from 2023’s cliffhanger ending in Dead Reckoning, promising high-stakes action and a globe-spanning plot. At age 62, Cruise remains at the center of the franchise’s adrenaline-fueled stunts and international intrigue.

The film officially opens nationwide on May 23, but several early screening opportunities are available throughout North Texas, making it possible for fans to catch both the film—and possibly Cruise himself—ahead of the general release.

Stay tuned for updates on Tom Cruise’s Dallas visit and final details on which theaters he’ll surprise. One thing is certain: Texas moviegoers should keep their cameras ready.