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Tom Cruise Digger Box Office Loss
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' loses $250m at box office, hurting Warner Bros. merger.
In brief
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' loses $250m at box office, hurting Warner Bros. merger. Warner Bros. loses $250 million on Tom Cruise's 'Digger' after it flops at box office. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Digger Box Office Flop
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' flopped with a $20 million global debut.
Estimated Losses
Deadline reports 'Digger' could lose at least $150 million globally.
Worse Financial Impact
The Wrap claims 'Digger' will lose $250 million including post-theatrical revenue.
Merger Timing
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger closes as 'Digger' tanks.
Cruise's Career Shift
Tom Cruise tries to pivot after 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
Studio's Box Office Strain
Warner Bros. has few hits after 'Digger' flops, including 'Wuthering Heights'.
The essence
Warner Bros. loses $250 million on Tom Cruise's 'Digger' after it flops at box office.
