# Tom Cruise Proud of 'Digger' Despite Box Office Struggles

> Tom Cruise celebrates 'Digger' success despite weak opening numbers.
- Title: Tom Cruise Proud of 'Digger' Despite Box Office Struggles
- Summary: Tom Cruise celebrates 'Digger' success despite weak opening numbers. Tom Cruise expressed pride in his film 'Digger' after it opened to $7.5 million against…
- Keywords: tom cruise, digger, box office, theater, academy awards, oil tycoon, magnolia, tropic thunder, john goodman, imax, lions for lambs, entertainment
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/tom-cruise-proud-of-digger-amid-disappointing-box-office
- Author: Daren DeFrank
- Published: 2026-10-03T21:10:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tom cruise, digger, box office, theater, academy awards, oil tycoon, magnolia, tropic thunder, john goodman, imax, lions for lambs, entertainment
## Tom Cruise shares behind-the-scenes photos
Tom Cruise posted behind-the-scenes photos from 'Digger' production thanking cast and crew for their hard work.
## Tom Cruise describes 'Digger' as a return to roots
Tom Cruise described 'Digger' as a return to his work in 'Magnolia' or 'Tropic Thunder' after a decade in blockbusters.
## Tom Cruise calls 'Digger' an awards play
Tom Cruise noted 'Digger' is a clear awards play for him after winning an honorary Oscar but never taking home an acting trophy.
## Tom Cruise posts pride in 'Digger' on X
Tom Cruise posted on X that 'Digger' is officially in theaters and he is so honored to create the film with talented artists.

> Digger is officially in theaters and I am so honored to have had the opportunity to create this film alongside such talented artists.
## Digger opens to $7.5 million
Digger opened to $7.5 million after grossing $3.4 million from 3,321 locations including Imax support.
## Digger has $125 million budget
Digger has a budget of at least $125 million with some reports putting it at $160 million or higher.
## Key takeaway

Tom Cruise expressed pride in his film 'Digger' after it opened to $7.5 million against a $125 million budget.