Overview of “Digger” Opening Weekend
The climate change satire Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, has not performed well at the box office, earning only $8 million domestically and $12 million internationally during its opening weekend, totaling $20 million. The film’s production costs were estimated between $160 and $180 million, making it a significant box-office bomb.
Context and Impact
This release marks the last film from Warner Bros. before the company merges with Paramount to form Skydance. The disappointing performance of Digger is noteworthy as it represents one of the worst openings in Tom Cruise’s career, coming in lower than previous flops, including The Mummy and Lions for Lambs.
Critical Reception and Marketing Response
Following the poor box office reception and mixed critical reviews, Warner Bros. has launched a campaign highlighting the film’s divisiveness, contrasting negative American reviews with more favorable international feedback. Despite the challenges, Tom Cruise expressed pride in the film’s creation on his Instagram.
Box Office Highlights
In contrast, the top film of the weekend was the Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity, which earned $32.6 million domestically and $30 million globally. This film marks Anne Hathaway’s third number-one opening this year.
Related Links
- Read the Digger review on Mashable.
- Explore Variety‘s report on the box office landscape for Digger here.
- Discover more about the merging of Warner Bros. and Paramount to create Skydance.
Recommendations
For viewers interested in subscription services where they can find premium content related to these films, consider checking out platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, and Peacock.
