Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the critically divisive film depicts Cruise as a Texas oil baron and marks his return to art-house cinema after nearly 20 years. The poor performance follows a stagnant 2026 for the studio, which has grossed $437.7 million domestically so far compared to $1.8 billion at the same point in 2025.
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Digger is Final Warner Bros. Release Before Paramount Acquisition
Culture16 days ago
The latest theatrical production from Tom Cruise brought in approximately $3.4 million in U.S. ticket sales on its first day of screenings. With a budget as high as $180 million, 'Digger' is tracking for a domestic opening weekend of $6 million to $7 million, shaping up to be one of the worst financial failures of the actor's career. The movie is the final project released by Warner Bros. before its acquisition by Paramount closes.
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