He is once again sitting at the box office summit thanks to his latest movie Oblivion.
So no wonder Tom Cruise was smiling after enjoying a celebratory lunch with friends in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The jolly star waved at adoring fans when he emerged from his meal in the posh Brentwood area of the city.
Hanging with his boys: Tom Cruise looked satisfied as he emerged from lunch with two friends in Los Angeles on Tuesday
The pint-sized 50-year-old was looking good for his age in a leather jacket, white T-shirt, jeans and suspiciously chunky brown shoes.
Unlike his red carpet appearances however, Tom did not have time to stop and press flesh with his fans, instead leaping into his waiting transportation.
Greetings from outer space: The hig profile Scientologist was happy to wave at adoring fans outside
He's buying: No doubt the Far and Away favourite treated his cohorts to lunch at the fancy Toscana restaurant
Who needs The Fonz? The fun-sized star was looking as cool as ever in his leather jacket, T-shirt and shades
Indeed, respected critic Tony Macklin said it was 'obviously was made with foreign distribution in mind.
'The foreign market probably won't mind that there isn't a meaningful line of dialogue in the entire film.'
However, American audiences do not seem to care either, as the film is currently number one at the box office after taking an estimated $38.2 million in its opening weekend.
Shaking it out: Tom enthusiastically grabbed his friend's hand as he prepared to bid him farewell
He's the man: The humble star wanted all attention to be on his chum as he got ready to leave
And off he goes: The A-lister went into the rear of his vehicle, which had curtains to stop people peering in
Winning where it counts: It may have been given a critical spanking but Oblivion is riding high in the charts