# Tom Cruise Proud Of 'Digger' Despite Low Opening

> Tom Cruise calls 'Digger' a triumph despite $8 million opening.
- Title: Tom Cruise Proud Of 'Digger' Despite Low Opening · Deadline
- Summary: Tom Cruise calls 'Digger' a triumph despite $8 million opening. Tom Cruise praised 'Digger' as a creative success after its $8 million opening weekend.
- Keywords: tom cruise, digger, alejandro g iñárritu, cinemascore, opening weekend, hollywood studio, entertainment, culture, Tom, Cruise, Proud, 'Digger'
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/tom-cruise-proud-of-digger-opening-weekend-1237146055
- Author: Lynette Rice
- Published: 2026-10-03T21:54:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tom cruise, digger, alejandro g iñárritu, cinemascore, opening weekend, hollywood studio, entertainment, culture
## Tom Cruise's praise
Tom Cruise expressed pride in creating 'Digger' with the cast and crew.

> I am so honored to have had the opportunity to create this film alongside such talented artists. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for your dedication, hard work, and joy. The experience was truly unforgettable and I'm so proud of what we created.
## Digger's opening weekend
The film earned $8 million in its opening weekend, the lowest for a Tom Cruise movie since 2007's Lions for Lambs.
## Audience demographics
60 percent of ticket buyers were aged 18-34, and over 70 percent of the audience was male.
## CinemaScore rating
The film received a C+ from CinemaScore, indicating it was a dark comedy.
## Theater performance
The movie played on the coasts with AMC Lincoln Square counting the best sum for the film.
## Critical reception
Deadline's Pete Hammond called 'Digger' unlike any major studio film in years and potentially divisive.
## Key takeaway

Tom Cruise praised 'Digger' as a creative success after its $8 million opening weekend.