Brief
‘Verity’ earns $4.5 M in previews, ‘Digger’ trails with $1.2 M
Variety says the upcoming Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity leads the weekend preview box office, outpacing Tom Cruise’s Digger.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Variety reports that the Anne Hathaway‑led adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel “Verity” has generated $4.5 million in preview screenings, while Tom Cruise’s “Digger” has earned $1.2 million, according to box‑office data released on Oct. 2, 2026.
What happened
“Verity,” produced for $40 million, is on track for a $30‑$35 million opening and could become Hathaway’s third No. 1 film. “Digger,” directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, opened with $1.2 million in previews and is projected to debut with $12‑$15 million against a budget that has reportedly risen to over $160 million.
What the reports add
The article notes that “Verity” follows a string of successful Hoover adaptations, including 2024’s “It Ends With Us,” which opened with $50 million and grossed $350 million worldwide. In contrast, “Digger” has faced poor reviews, prompting the studio to encourage audiences to see the film despite the criticism.
What was said
Variety describes the premise of “Verity”: Hathaway plays reclusive author Verity Crawford, whose husband (Josh Hartnett) hires Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) to finish her manuscript, leading to a mystery‑laden plot.
Key facts
- Verity earned $4.5 million in preview screenings. (variety.com)
- Digger earned $1.2 million in preview screenings. (variety.com)
- Verity is projected to open with $30‑$35 million. (variety.com)
- Digger is projected to open with $12‑$15 million. (variety.com)
- Verity’s production budget is $40 million. (variety.com)
- Digger’s budget has reportedly risen to over $160 million. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Box Office: ‘Verity’ Makes $4. 5 Million in Previews, ‘Digger’ Behind With $1. 2 Million”
