nuOct 12, 2026, 07:50

Satirical film Digger starring Tom Cruise threatens to become the biggest flop ever

The satirical film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, is projected to be a major financial flop after earning only $20 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Despite a high production budget and support from various Hollywood stars, the film faces steep revenue declines and is unlikely to recover its costs.

The satirical film Digger, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is on track to become one of the biggest box office flops in history. With a production budget of $180 million and an additional $100 million in marketing expenses, the film needed to gross over $300 million just to break even. However, it earned only $20 million worldwide during its opening weekend, followed by a sharp 60 percent decline in revenue the following week. Despite public support from high-profile figures like Jane Fonda, Guillermo del Toro, and Anne Hathaway, audience interest remains low.

Financial projections are further complicated by a deal involving Tom Cruise, which entitles him to a share of earnings before the studio recovers its production costs. The story follows a powerful oil tycoon attempting to evade responsibility for an environmental disaster. Digger marks another commercial disappointment for Warner Bros. this year, following the underwhelming performances of The Bride! and Supergirl. As revenue continues to lag, analysts expect the film to result in significant financial losses for the studio.

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