Tom Cruise was not among the recipients at this year's Kennedy Center Honors, and the reason for his absence has finally been revealed.

The Mission Impossible star is set to receive the Academy Honorary Award (Oscar) at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ Governors Awards in November 2025. Per a press release, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas are among the other honorees. Meanwhile, Dolly Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Tom Cruise reportedly declined an invitation to receive a Kennedy Center Honor from President Donald Trump. However, the 'Mission: Impossible' star is set to receive an honorary Oscar later this year.