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Tom Cruise's Digger Movie Flops
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' hits $8m opening weekend despite $160m budget.
In brief
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' hits $8m opening weekend despite $160m budget. Tom Cruise's 'Digger' earned $8 million in its opening weekend against a $160 million production budget, making it one of Hollywood's biggest potential flops. Originally reported by NME.
Digger Premiere
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' premiered in London on September 2026.
Opening Weekend Numbers
Digger earned $8 million from 3,321 North American theatres during its opening weekend.
Production Budget
The film's production budget is estimated at $160 million to $180 million.
Critical Reception
Digger received brutal reviews from critics after its Friday cinema release.
Warner Bros. Goals
Warner Bros. revised its opening weekend target from $20 million to $12 million internationally.
Cruise's Defense
Cruise stated he has been 'very successful' since childhood and hopes for future films.
Here's the gist
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' earned $8 million in its opening weekend against a $160 million production budget, making it one of Hollywood's biggest potential flops.
