has led the cast of : Maverick at the premiere, with the stars receiving a standing ovation.
The Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell actor waved to fans as he arrived, looking completely dapper in a tuxedo Celebration.
He posed with co-star Jennifer Connelly, with the stars absolutely dazzling.
Miles Teller rocked a simple look as he enjoyed the big day, shaking hands with leading man Tom.
It was a big night for Tom as he also received the Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the festival.
Stars like Eva Longoria and Leonie Hanne seen arriving to enjoy the film on the big screen.
Making things a little more dramatic, French fighter jets also took to the skies, streaming red, white, and blue smoke.
Tom gave a heartfelt speech, telling attendees: ‘An incredible evening and an incredible time.
‘Just to see everyone’s faces. It’s been 36 years since Top Gun and we had to hold this for two years because of the pandemic.’
‘Thank you Paramount people, this was a dream to be here with you,’ he added. ‘I’m going to take this all in and I’m never going to forget this evening.’
Tom continued: ‘Thank you for being here. We’re here for you. I make these movies for all of you.’
Top Gun: Maverick follows on from the first film, released in 1986. It catches up with Pete as he’s training graduates – but he’ll have to confront the ghosts of his past and his fears for one particularly terrifying mission.
Cannes Film Festival, of course, kicked off with stars including Lashana Lynch, Julianne Moore, and Eva Longoria posing on the red carpet.
The  has returned to its full glitz and glamour this year after being cancelled in 2020 and being held under strict protocols in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at the opening ceremony, quoting Charlie Chaplin in his 1940 film The Great Dictator amid the war with Russia.
‘The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people,’ Zelensky said in his powerful speech.
‘And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.’
