The Tom Cruise-led film “Digger” performed poorly at the box office, debuting in fifth place with only $8 million in North America, amidst negative reviews and a challenging marketing strategy. With a production budget of approximately $125 million, “Digger” grossed just $20 million globally during its opening weekend, indicating significant financial losses for Warner Bros.
In contrast, Amazon MGM’s “Verity,” starring Anne Hathaway, dominated the box office, earning $32.6 million domestically and $62.5 million worldwide. This dismal performance for “Digger” highlights a tough year for Warner Bros., which has struggled to connect with audiences compared to last year’s successes.
The film, which took nine years to develop, is a satire on climate change and features Cruise in a transformative role. As Warner Bros. faces management changes ahead of its merger with Paramount Skydance, the studio is also dealing with substantial budget cuts and a disappointing year in film performance, as highlighted by the lack of entries in the top 20 domestic earners.
