Digger grosses $29 million worldwide, disappointing Tom Cruise

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Digger grosses $29 million worldwide, disappointing Tom Cruise
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The team behind Digger, starring American actor Tom Cruise, has suffered a major setback following the film’s disappointing box office debut. The movie has failed to generate revenue anywhere near its high production budget, despite hopes that Cruise’s star power and Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu would attract audiences.اضافة اعلان

How much has Digger earned?
About 10 days after its release in US theaters, Digger had grossed approximately $29 million worldwide, earning a total of $29,007,754 between October 2 and October 11, 2026, against an estimated production budget of $125 million.

According to Box Office Mojo, the film’s earnings were distributed as follows:
United States and Canada: $12,207,754
International markets: $16,800,000
Worldwide total: $29,007,754

The film had a weak opening weekend in North America, collecting approximately $8 million and placing low in the box office rankings, despite being screened in more than 3,000 theaters.

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Details about Digger
Digger is a dark comedy and satirical drama, marking a departure from the action films for which Tom Cruise is best known. In the film, he plays a powerful oil industry businessman in a story that combines political satire with environmental themes.

The plot follows Digger Rockwell, one of the most powerful men in the world, who embarks on a frantic mission to prove that he is humanity’s savior after causing a catastrophe that threatens to destroy everything.

The story explores the consequences of decisions made by powerful figures, using satire to examine authority, ambition and environmental crises, rather than the traditional action roles associated with Cruise.

The film’s cast includes:
Tom Cruise
Riz Ahmed
John Goodman
Sandra Hüller
Jesse Plemons
Michael Stuhlbarg

The film is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for critically acclaimed works including Birdman and The Revenant.