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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Tom Cruise's Digger posts weakest opening in nearly 20 years after Ana de Armas split

Tom Cruise's prestige drama Digger took just £15 million globally on opening weekend, one of his weakest debuts as his split from Ana de Armas became public. The Sun reported that Digger grossed £15 million worldwide in its opening weekend, a result industry experts fear could leave the film down as much as £100 million […] The post Tom Cruise's Digger posts weakest opening in nearly 20 years after Ana de Armas split appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise's prestige drama Digger took just £15 million globally on opening weekend, one of his weakest debuts as his split from Ana de Armas became public. The Sun reported that Digger grossed £15 million worldwide in its opening weekend, a result industry experts fear could leave the film down as much as £100 million once costs are tallied. The movie carried a £125 million production budget and an estimated £75 million in marketing. It earned a C+ CinemaScore, the audience grade moviegoers give a film after early screenings, and drew sharply divided reviews. For a star who rebuilt his brand on massive crowd-pleasers, the debut ranks among the weakest of his career and his lowest box-office opening in nearly 20 years. Audiences…Open

What information was revealed regarding Tom Cruise's daughter, Suri, and her registration to vote in Pennsylvania?
In July, Cruise's 20-year-old daughter, Suri, registered to vote in Pennsylvania as Suri Noelle. By using this name, she dropped the Cruise surname in favor of her middle name, which is tied to her mother, Katie Holmes.
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What is the timeline of the relationship between Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas, and what happened following their split?
Cruise and Ana de Armas were first linked in February 2025 and went public that spring. They traveled together to Madrid and London for her 37th birthday in 2025 before splitting less than nine months later, with the news becoming public in October. Following the split, de Armas was linked to venture capitalist Marcelo Valente and Venezuelan musician Beto Montenegro.
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What were the audience and critical responses to Digger, and what promotional efforts did Cruise undertake to support the release?
The film earned a C+ CinemaScore from early audiences and received sharply divided reviews, with some viewers calling it a disaster. To promote the film, Cruise appeared on the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce, performed a dance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, did a topless GQ cover, and brought the Prince and Princess of Wales to the London premiere.
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Who directed Digger, and what specific role does Tom Cruise play in the film?
The film was directed by Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is also known for the films Birdman and The Revenant. In Digger, Cruise portrays a balding, pot-bellied Texan oil tycoon, a move intended to be a creative swing away from his traditional action-hero roles.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Tom Cruise’s Digger posts career-worst opening, headed for huge losses

Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed with just $20 million worldwide on opening weekend and is headed for a $150 million loss, industry experts say. The polarizing satire took in only $8 million in U.S. theaters and $12 million from 74 countries overseas, a brutal start after months of nonstop promotion by its megastar lead. Daily Mail […] The post Tom Cruise’s Digger posts career-worst opening, headed for huge losses appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed with just $20 million worldwide on opening weekend and is headed for a $150 million loss, industry experts say. The polarizing satire took in only $8 million in U.S. theaters and $12 million from 74 countries overseas, a brutal start after months of nonstop promotion by its megastar lead. Daily Mail reporting put the production cost at least at $125 million, with some insiders placing it nearer $160 million, plus roughly $100 million more on marketing. To break even theatrically, the film needs about $350 million worldwide. Industry experts now project a $150 million loss, framing the opening as the biggest flop of Cruise’s 45-year career. Even a Resident Evil title already two weeks into release beat…Open

What were some of the specific criticisms leveled against Digger by major media outlets?
Variety's Owen Gleiberman called the film "full of itself" and "top-heavy with importance," while the New York Post's Johnny Oleksinski described the frame story as "pretentious" and noted a lack of stakes or laughs. The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney grouped it with "prestige wrecks" like Babylon and Amsterdam, and The Times gave it a one-star review, stating Cruise was the film's "sole selling point and its fatal flaw."
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What is the plot of Digger and what specific role does Tom Cruise play in the movie?
Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon billed as the world's most powerful man. The plot follows Rockwell as he unknowingly unleashes a catastrophic ecological disaster and subsequently scrambles to contain it.
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How did the opening weekend of Digger compare to other films currently in theaters?
Digger's $20 million opening was described as a "brutal start," with a Resident Evil title already two weeks into its release beating Digger's debut. Additionally, the thriller Verity, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, led the box office with $32.6 million over the same weekend.
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Who are the key cast and crew members involved in the production of the film Digger?
The film was directed by four-time Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The cast features Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, John Goodman as a dictatorial U.S. president, and supporting roles by Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, and Jesse Plemons.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Cruise's 'Digger' stumbles with an $8 million opening weekend

Tom Cruise's prestige drama "Digger" opened to just $8 million in North America and landed in fifth place, a rough start for a costly Oscar-season bet. Studio estimates released Sunday put the Warner Bros. release far behind the weekend leader, according to USA TODAY. Rentrak's figures showed the film grossing $8 million across North American […] The post Cruise's 'Digger' stumbles with an $8 million opening weekend appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise's prestige drama "Digger" opened to just $8 million in North America and landed in fifth place, a rough start for a costly Oscar-season bet. Studio estimates released Sunday put the Warner Bros. release far behind the weekend leader, according to USA TODAY . Rentrak's figures showed the film grossing $8 million across North American theaters over its debut weekend. That total ranked "Digger" No. 5. It is a steep drop for an A-list star whose name still fills seats when the movie matches what fans expect. Cruise plays aging oil tycoon Digger Rockwell for director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the filmmaker behind "Birdman" and "The Revenant." The project marks Cruise's first film outside the action lane in nearly a decade, and his…Open

What is the significance of "Digger" regarding Warner Bros. and the current state of the studio?
"Digger" is set to be the last Warner Bros. release before the studio's merger with Paramount Skydance.
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How does the opening of "Digger" compare to Tom Cruise's previous film "The Mummy" in terms of performance?
"Digger" opened to $8 million, which is described as a weak performance in spirit compared to 2017's "The Mummy," which debuted to $31 million and subsequently led to the cancellation of Universal's planned shared monster franchise.
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Which film took the No. 1 spot at the box office during the weekend "Digger" opened, and who were its lead stars?
The thriller "Verity," based on a Colleen Hoover novel, opened at No. 1 with $32.6 million. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.
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What are the estimated production costs for Tom Cruise's film "Digger," and which studios are involved?
There are conflicting reports regarding the budget: The Hollywood Reporter pegged the budget at $125 million, while Variety estimated a final cost between $160 million and $180 million, a figure that Warner Bros. disputes.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Fox critic brands Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ an awards-season misfire worth skipping

Tom Cruise’s climate satire “Digger” lands as neither innovative nor funny, a Fox News critic says, a preachy awards-season mess that fails the basic tests of satire. Fox News Digital media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn rates the Warner Bros. Pictures release “, SKIP IT” and calls it easily the biggest misfire of awards season. The […] The post Fox critic brands Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ an awards-season misfire worth skipping appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise’s climate satire “Digger” lands as neither innovative nor funny, a Fox News critic says, a preachy awards-season mess that fails the basic tests of satire. Fox News Digital media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn rates the Warner Bros. Pictures release “, SKIP IT” and calls it easily the biggest misfire of awards season. The film is in theaters now. It runs 2 hours and 9 minutes and carries an R rating for pervasive language. Legendary Pictures shares the credit with Warner Bros. Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon nearly unrecognizable under heavy prosthetics. Rockwell dotes on his wealth and on Maggie, a chronically ill, robotic-like cat. The performance, Wulfsohn writes, becomes a mishmash of past Cruise…Open

What technical and production aspects of "Digger" were highlighted in the review?
The review acknowledges that the film features "stunning visuals" provided by Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and a "whimsical score" by Cosmo Sheldrake. However, the critic concludes that these high-quality "craft" elements are unable to save the script, which he describes as a "climate lecture" packaged as prestige satire.
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What specific criticisms are leveled against the characters played by Sandra Hüller and Riz Ahmed in "Digger"?
The critic identifies Riz Ahmed as the only cast member who delivers a remotely compelling performance as the soft-spoken scientist Ganesh. In contrast, Sandra Hüller's character, Emma, is criticized for having screen time dedicated primarily to complaining about how the global disaster will hurt her environmental nonprofit, despite the fact that Digger funds that nonprofit anyway.
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How does the critic describe Tom Cruise's performance as Digger Rockwell?
Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon who is nearly unrecognizable due to heavy prosthetics. The critic describes the performance as a "mishmash of past Cruise roles delivered in one-note yelling," noting that while Cruise took a radical departure with the role, the performance remains stuck on one note throughout the film.
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Who are the key cast and crew members involved in the production of "Digger"?
The film was directed and co-written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu (director of "Birdman") and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in partnership with Legendary Pictures. The cast includes Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, John Goodman as President Compson, Riz Ahmed as the scientist Ganesh, Sandra Hüller as Digger’s half-sister Emma, Jesse Plemons, and Ross Hatt as Dr. Berg. The film also features cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki and a score by Cosmo Sheldrake.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Tom Cruise’s climate satire ‘Digger’ collapses into a preachy awards-season misfire

Tom Cruise’s awards-season climate satire “Digger” sinks under heavy-handed preaching and almost no laughs, a messy misfire that never matches its own ambition. Warner Bros. Pictures has put the film in theaters now, with Cruise buried under layers of prosthetics as eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell. Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu swings for grand political […] The post Tom Cruise’s climate satire ‘Digger’ collapses into a preachy awards-season misfire appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise’s awards-season climate satire “Digger” sinks under heavy-handed preaching and almost no laughs, a messy misfire that never matches its own ambition. Warner Bros. Pictures has put the film in theaters now, with Cruise buried under layers of prosthetics as eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell. Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu swings for grand political satire and misses the two things a great satire needs most. Fox News Digital media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn rates the movie two stars and a clear verdict: skip it. The film runs 2 hours and 9 minutes and carries an R rating for pervasive language. Wulfsohn puts the failure in plain terms. "A great satire must be two things: innovative and funny. Unfortunately…Open

How does the character of President Compson in "Digger" compare to real-world figures according to the review?
The character of President Compson, played by John Goodman, is noted to borrow elements from Donald Trump. However, the reviewer points out that the real-life figure is at least nuanced, whereas the film's portrayal is described as a caricature.
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What is the rating and runtime of the movie "Digger"?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes and carries an R rating for pervasive language.
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What specific performance details are noted for Tom Cruise in "Digger"?
Tom Cruise plays the role of Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon, using layers of prosthetics to transform his appearance. His performance is described as a "one-note" display of hysterical yelling, drawing comparisons to his past roles in "Tropic Thunder" and "Magnolia." The review suggests that while the prosthetics are prominent, the character lacks depth.
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How has the film "Digger" been received by critics, specifically regarding its tone and execution?
The film has been criticized for being a "preachy awards-season misfire" that lacks humor and fails to function as a successful satire. Fox News Digital media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn gave the movie a two-star rating, describing it as a "mess" that sacrifices wit for a "sermon." Critics noted that while it attempts to be a grand political satire, it feels more like a "preachy climate lecture" similar to the 2021 film "Don't Look Up," rather than a witty satire like "Dr. Strangelove."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Tom Cruise bets big on a radical departure in Iñárritu's 'Digger'

Tom Cruise showed up at the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles last week not to jump off a building, hang from a plane, or sprint through an explosion. He was there to sell something far riskier: a comedy about an aging oil magnate whose recklessness may have doomed the planet. The trailer for "Digger," […] The post Tom Cruise bets big on a radical departure in Iñárritu's 'Digger' appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise showed up at the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles last week not to jump off a building, hang from a plane, or sprint through an explosion. He was there to sell something far riskier: a comedy about an aging oil magnate whose recklessness may have doomed the planet. The trailer for "Digger," directed by two-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, dropped on July 13. But Cruise wasn't content to let the footage speak for itself. He hosted a special presentation for press, film critics, and fans, previewing extended footage and sitting for a Q&A moderated by film journalist Kevin McCarthy. Iñárritu, still in the United Kingdom finishing the sound mix, joined by video message. The result is the most dramatic…Open

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