Tom Cruise made a surprise early appearance at Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday at a TikTok creator workshop, where he previewed some of the “never been done” stunts in “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

Cannes is back on its throne as the most important film festival in the world. Ahead of the festival, which runs May 13-24, here’s what’s playing, who’s attending – and the big talking points.

Below are some facts about the event and this year's contenders. * How did it begin? Cannes is the world's biggest film festival, first conceived in 1939 as an alternative to Venice's film extravaganza which was then under the sway of the ruling fascists.

Over a decade since starring in musical comedy Rock of Ages, Tom Cruise says he's open to appearing in another movie musical; The Oscar-nominated actor revealed musicals, as well