‘Digger’ Star Tom Cruise Says He’s “So Proud Of What We Created” Despite Poor Open At Theaters — SkimNews
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- Tom Cruise expressed pride in Digger, calling the collaboration with Alejandro G. Iñárritu and the cast 'unforgettable' and thanking the crew for their dedication, despite the film’s soft opening
- Digger earned $8 million in its domestic debut, the lowest opening for a Tom Cruise film since 2007, according to Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu directed Digger as a satirical comedy aimed at Gen Z, with 60% of its audience between 18–34 years old and over 70% male
- CinemaScore gave Digger a C+, reflecting lukewarm audience reception following its wide release across 3,320 theaters
- AMC Lincoln Square reported the strongest box office performance for Digger, with most screenings outside major coastal cities drawing minimal attendance
Why it matters: The $8 million opening—split across more than 3,300 theaters—means *Digger* averaged under $2,500 per location outside top markets, signaling weak mass appeal despite A-list talent and arthouse ambition. This underperformance risks limiting future studio support for similarly bold, director-driven projects starring major action leads.
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