Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Struggles at Box Office with M Opening

Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Struggles at Box Office with $8M Opening

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' opens to just $8 million, falling far below expectations and receiving mixed reviews.

October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Tom Cruise’s latest film, Digger, has faced a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, earning only $8 million across North American theaters.

The black comedy, directed by Alejandro Iñárritu, had a production budget between $160 million and $180 million, but its debut fell well short of initial projections of $18 million to $20 million. Industry analysts noted that such a high-budget film would typically need to earn closer to $40 million to be considered successful.

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Digger ranked fifth at the box office this weekend, behind Verity, which opened with an estimated $33 million. The film received mixed critical reception, with some praising its bold approach while others found it lacking in originality. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 51% approval rating with an average score of 6.1 out of 10.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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