From Collider · Rohan Naahar · · 2m
Tom Cruise's Digger Ends Box Office Streak
Tom Cruise's latest film Digger fails to meet expectations, ending his box office winning streak.
In brief
Tom Cruise's latest film Digger fails to meet expectations, ending his box office winning streak. Tom Cruise's movie Digger grossed $8 million domestically in its first weekend, the lowest opening for a Cruise-led film in nearly two decades. Originally reported by Collider.
Digger's Release
Digger is a satirical epic directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, starring Tom Cruise.
Box Office Performance
Digger grossed approximately $8 million domestically in its first weekend, the lowest opening for a Cruise-led film in nearly two decades.
Production Budget
The film was produced on a budget reported to be between $140 million and $180 million.
Critical Reception
Digger holds a 52% score on Rotten Tomatoes with a consensus that it is a bold but flawed satire.
Audience Reaction
Audiences gave Digger a C+ grade on CinemaScore, which is considered a sign of poor reception.
Cruise's Previous Low
Cruise's previous low was the $6.7 million debut of Lions for Lambs in 2007, which cost around $35 million to produce.
Digger's Global Performance
Digger made less than $20 million worldwide this weekend, shaping up to be a bigger misfire than Joker: Folie à Deux.
Cruise's Recent Films
Cruise is coming off two underperforming Mission: Impossible movies and will next return to Days of Thunder.
Digger's Plot
Digger follows an oil magnate whose recklessness causes a global catastrophe.
Digger's Cast
The film features Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons.
Digger's Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu, a two-time Oscar winner, directed Digger.
Digger's Significance
Digger is the final movie in Warner Bros.' century-long run as an independent entity.
Digger's Context
Digger is the last film released under the leadership of dismissed studio chiefs Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca.
Digger's Future
Cruise will next return to his roots with a sequel to Days of Thunder.
In short
Tom Cruise's movie Digger grossed $8 million domestically in its first weekend, the lowest opening for a Cruise-led film in nearly two decades.
