Super Bowl LIX fans were in for a shock on Sunday when they tuned in ahead of the big game and saw Tom Cruise on their television screens.

Viewers took to social media to confess they couldn’t believe their eyes at how different the 62-year-old acting legend looked compared to his previous appearances.

Several people admitted they thought the skin of the action star’s face looked oddly ‘stretched’ out, leading to rumors that he had allegedly undergone a round of cosmetic tweaks before shooting the high-profile ad.

He was pumping up the game, which has fans on edge as the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to beat the Philadelphia Eagles to become the first team to ever win three Super Bowls in a row. 

The clip, which was soundtracked to dramatic music, featured Cruise slowly strutting into a darkened room filled with video screens featuring historical NFL moments from years past. 

‘Tonight in New Orleans, we encounter a mission that doesn’t come along very often,’ Cruise said, alluding to his blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise. 

Super Bowl LIX fans were in for a shock on Sunday when they tuned in ahead of the big game and saw Tom Cruise on their television screens

Viewers took to social media to confess they couldn’t believe how different the 62-year-old acting legend looked compared to his previous appearances, with several people commenting on the seemingly ‘stretched’ skin of his face

He added that the ‘long, winding road here has all led to this.’ 

As Cruise said that there are ‘always new heights waiting to be reached,’ the clip cut to images of some of the most high-profile players surrounded by a ridiculous array of microphones in a semicircle, as if to illustrate the pressure the players must be feeling.

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Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, DeAndrew Hopkins and Xavier Worthy were among those featured, while the Philadelphia Eagles were represented by Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown.

Travis, who has become a sensation off the field due to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, was pictured kissing her on the field in a romantic moment from his Super Bowl win last year. 

Cruise said he didn’t see ‘fear’ in their faces, adding that they were ‘the very best in the world, men who have worked and dedicated their entire lives for today.’

But viewers were more focused on the actor’s face, as it appeared shockingly different from what many social media commenters were used to. 

Several fans claimed that his visage had taken on a ‘stretched’ appearance ahead of his latest work. 

‘Tom Cruise on this #SuperBowlLIX talking about pressure — there is no greater pressure than that of his skin trying to stay stretched on his face,’ one viewer joked.

Another person jokingly blamed Scientology for the actor’s appearance.

‘Scientology is not working for Tom Cruise’s face WTF?’ they wrote.

Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes (pictured), DeAndrew Hopkins and Xavier Worthy were among those featured

Travis Kelce, who is in a high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, was also pictured, while the Philadelphia Eagles were represented by Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown

Travis was pictured kissing the pop superstar on the field in a romantic moment from his Super Bowl win last year

But viewers were more focused on the actor’s face, as it appeared shockingly different from what many social media commenters were used to

Several fans claimed that his visage had taken on a ‘stretched’ appearance ahead of his latest work

Another person jokingly blamed Scientology for the actor’s appearance