Brief
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ projected to open with $12‑$15 million in North America
The studio now forecasts a modest debut for the climate‑satire film despite a rising production budget.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Warner Bros. is projecting that Tom Cruise’s climate‑satire film Digger will open in North America with earnings between $12 million and $15 million, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The film’s production budget was initially reported at $125 million but has reportedly climbed to around $180 million. Third‑party tracking services had earlier forecasted a domestic opening of about $30 million, but the studio’s latest estimate reflects a more cautious outlook.
Internationally, the studio anticipates an opening of $15 million to $20 million. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, features Cruise as a portly, gray‑haired entrepreneur responsible for a natural disaster, a departure from his typical action roles.
Warner Bros. hopes that awards buzz could extend the film’s box‑office legs, noting that similar past releases benefited from Oscar consideration.
Key facts
- Warner Bros. projects a $12‑$15 million domestic opening for ‘Digger’ (hollywoodreporter.com)
- The film’s budget has risen from $125 million to roughly $180 million (hollywoodreporter.com)
- International opening is forecast at $15‑$20 million (hollywoodreporter.com)
Sources
- [1] hollywoodreporter.com — originally reported as “Why Is Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Facing Such a Bumpy Box Office Road?”
