Tom Cruise opens up about his reunion with Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his "Top Gun" co-star, Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

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"He loved movies and he gave a lot to all of us with his performances and his films," Cruise said to a room full of movie theatre owners. "I really can't tell you how much I admired his work, how much I thought of him as a human being, and how grateful and honoured I was when he joined "Top Gun" and then came back for "Top Gun: Maverick."

Cruise called for a moment of silence, which stood in stark contrast to the otherwise action-packed presentation of Paramount Pictures' upcoming movies. "Thank you, Val. I wish you well on your next journey," he said to the silent room.