Here’s the halftime show that got TBDBITL an early preview of 'Top Gun: Maverick'

The Ohio State University Marching Band announced Tuesday that Tom Cruise had followed through on his promise to provide the band with an early screening of "Top Gun: Maverick," the highly-anticipated sequel to 1986's "Top Gun."

The pledge of an early screening — which will take place Friday at the Wexner Center for the Arts — came in December after Cruise praised The Best Damn Band in the Land's "Top Gun"-themed halftime show last season on Nov. 13 when the Buckeyes played Purdue.

News: Tom Cruise sets up screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' for Ohio State's marching band

The halftime event shows the band forming the "Top Gun" logo, aviator glasses, and simulating an F-18 jet taking off.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: OSU Marching Band 'Top Gun' halftime show earns praise from Tom Cruise