Warner Bros. ‘Digger’ Flops as ‘Verity’ Claims Box Office Crown

Warner Bros.' 'Digger' flops with $8M debut, while Amazon MGM's 'Verity' claims No. 1 at box office.

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated film ‘Digger’ faced a disastrous opening weekend, grossing just $8 million domestically, marking one of Tom Cruise’s worst debuts. Meanwhile, Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Verity’ claimed the No. 1 spot at the box office with an impressive $32.6 million.

The underperformance of ‘Digger,’ directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, came as a major setback for Warner Bros., especially as it prepares to merge with Paramount. The film, which cost over $150 million to produce, received poor critical reviews and audience reception, with a CinemaScore of C+.

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‘Verity,’ starring Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway, continued the success of Colleen Hoover adaptations at the box office. The film’s strong opening highlights the shifting dynamics in Hollywood, as studios navigate changing audience preferences and industry consolidation.

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