Top Gun: Maverick World Premiere - A star-studded affair

The world screening of Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' was organised aboard a retired US aircraft carrier in San Diego. The screening saw the presence of some notable names from the industry.

Nearly 36 years after Tom Cruise donned his aviators, he jumped into a fighter jet and ascended to the world premiere of his latest film

The new

Arguably the world's biggest movie star, Tom Cruise landed via helicopter onto a red carpet that was rolled across the USS Midway's sprawling top deck for the occasion. Credit: AFP Photo

While plot details and reviews are embargoed before the film officially premieres at the Cannes festival,

Emma Brooks McAllister arrived in a black dress with cutouts. Credit: AFP Photo

US actress Hayley Erbert graced the

According to director Joseph Kosinski, the Navy had been

Jennifer Connelly wore a custom Louis Vuitton at the world premiere of

Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly pose on the red carpet on their arrival. Credit: AFP Photo

Jay Ellis looked handsome in a bright blue suit paired with white t-shirt. Credit: AFP Photo

Greg Tarzan Davis, who will next be seen opposite Tom Cruise in the movie, was seen in a bright orange outfit. Credit: AFP Photo

Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry showed some PDA on the red carpet. The couple shared a steamy kiss on the red carpet. Credit: AFP Photo

Airplanes were also seen performing stunts during the world premiere of

Tom Cruise looked sharp in a black suit. Credit: AFP Photo

Tom Cruise departs after gracing the world premiere of