Brief
Tom Cruise stays optimistic as ‘Digger’ posts weak opening
Cruise believes the film can find an audience despite earnings far below its $160 million budget.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Tom Cruise expressed confidence that his latest film Digger will eventually recoup costs, even though the comedy‑drama has earned only $8 million in North America and $12 million overseas since its October 2, 2026 release, according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, opened to a modest box‑office start, with total earnings well under the $160 million production budget and $100 million marketing spend.
What the reports add
The outlet notes that early figures have sparked concerns about the film’s financial future, but also highlights Cruise’s comments on the changing nature of theatrical runs.
What was said
“So many things happen when you open a movie,” Cruise told the podcast On Film With Kevin McCarthy, dailytimes.com.pk reported.
He recalled that movies in the 1980s and 1990s often stayed in cinemas for a year, suggesting a longer window could benefit Digger.
How it came about
Digger marks a departure from Cruise’s usual action roles, casting him as oil‑tycoon Digger Rockwell in a climate‑satire narrative.
Key facts
- Digger has earned $8 million in North America since its October 2, 2026 release. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The film has made $12 million overseas in the same period. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Production budget was $160 million and marketing cost $100 million. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Tom Cruise said opening‑weekend numbers don’t tell the whole story. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Tom Cruise remains hopeful as Digger struggles at box office”
