“Digger,” a new film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is drawing attention not only for its subject matter but also for expected financial results. Multiple outlets report that early projections point to major losses once the theatrical run is completed.
Reports cite figures suggesting the movie could lose Warner Bros. roughly $250 million, even after counting post-theatrical revenue. One outlet frames the loss projection as potentially the biggest of Cruise’s career, while others discuss how the film is tracking toward being one of the year’s notable box office bombs. HuffPost UK adds context on its opening performance, saying it recoups only a small portion of its budget in its first week.
Alongside the financial coverage, The Atlantic characterizes the film’s reception and fit as an “odd, unpleasant” fit for Cruise’s public persona. HuffPost UK also notes Cruise’s comments downplaying box-office importance, emphasizing instead the goal of creating work that “lasts.”
