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film2 days ago•6 min saved

Digger's $250M Loss Sparks Industry Debate as Anne Hathaway Praises Film

Tom Cruise’s satirical drama Digger has suffered a severe box office failure, with industry estimates projecting a total loss of up to $250 million for Warner Bros. Despite the commercial disaster and mixed critical reception, Anne Hathaway publicly praised the film, calling it brilliant. The failure has intensified scrutiny of the studio’s decision to greenlight the high-budget project and prompted public defense from Cruise’s director and peers.

via Just Jared|

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entertainment3 days ago•0 min saved

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Faces $250M Loss After $8M Opening

Tom Cruise's satirical drama 'Digger' has suffered a catastrophic box office failure, opening to just $8 million domestically and $21 million globally. TheWrap reports the film is projected to lose $250 million, a figure significantly higher than earlier estimates of $150 million. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, received a C+ CinemaScore and mixed reviews, marking Cruise's lowest opening in 19 years. The financial disaster coincides with the departure of Warner Bros. leadership and the merger with Paramount.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment3 days ago•5 min saved

Digger's $150M Loss Highlights a Clash Between Artistic Ambition and Box Office Reality

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s satirical film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, has become a major financial disaster, losing an estimated $150 million after a weak opening weekend. While the film is praised for its bold, absurdist critique of climate change and political satire, it failed to connect with audiences, marking Cruise’s lowest opening in 19 years. Critics remain divided, with some viewing it as a misunderstood masterpiece and others as an unwatchable miscalculation.

via WIRED|

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entertainment3 days ago•3 min saved

Cruise’s 'Digger' flops with $8M debut, signaling a costly end for Warner Bros.

Tom Cruise’s latest film, 'Digger,' has suffered a severe box office failure, grossing only $8 million domestically and $12 million internationally in its opening weekend. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, reportedly cost between $125 million and $150 million to produce, with an additional $100 million spent on marketing. This performance marks Cruise’s lowest opening in 19 years and serves as a final, costly stumble for Warner Bros. before its merger with Paramount. While the film received polarized critical reviews, with some praising its bold artistic vision and others criticizing its excesses, the financial loss is estimated to reach $150 million or more.

via Fox News|

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entertainment3 days ago•2 min saved

Digger's $20M Global Opening Signals a Strategic Pivot for Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise’s latest film, Digger, has suffered a severe box office failure, opening to just $20 million worldwide against a reported budget of $125 million to $180 million. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is a satirical dramedy that polarized critics and audiences. While some view it as an artistic misstep that endangers Cruise’s star power, others argue it is a relevant, if difficult, piece of cinema. The financial loss coincides with the official merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, raising questions about Cruise’s future strategy, which may now prioritize safe sequels like Top Gun 3 over experimental projects.

via SlashFilm|

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culture3 days ago•2 min saved

Melania Trump Aide Mocks 'Digger' Flop to Highlight First Lady's Documentary

Marc Beckman, a senior advisor to Melania Trump, posted on social media that the first lady's documentary 'Melania' outperformed Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger' by 67% on a per-theater basis. This claim follows 'Digger's' massive box office failure, which is projected to lose $150-200 million globally. While Beckman highlighted the documentary's success, critics note that 'Melania' also lost money due to high acquisition and marketing costs.

via Euronews.com|

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entertainment4 days ago•38 min saved

Iñárritu Defends 'Digger' Amid $150M Loss and Box Office Flop

Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu acknowledged that his new film 'Digger' is 'not perfect' but defended its polarizing nature as a necessary risk. The movie, starring Tom Cruise as an oil tycoon, has suffered a significant box office failure, earning only $8 million domestically in its opening weekend. Industry analysts estimate the film will lose approximately $150 million overall. While critics remain divided, general audiences have responded more favorably than professional reviewers, though the film still underperforms compared to Cruise’s recent blockbusters.

via Yahoo News UK|

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entertainment4 days ago•178 min saved

Verity Tops Box Office Despite Mixed Reviews; Digger Fails

The Colleen Hoover adaptation 'Verity' opened at No. 1 with $32.6 million domestically, despite a 34% critic score. Conversely, Tom Cruise's 'Digger' failed to launch, grossing only $8 million and marking his lowest opening in nearly two decades.

via Vulture|

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film5 days ago•17 min saved

Del Toro and Cuarón Rally Behind Iñárritu as 'Digger' Fails at the Box Office

Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón publicly defended Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s new film 'Digger' after it suffered a major box-office failure. The movie, starring Tom Cruise, earned only $8 million in its opening weekend against a budget estimated at $180 million. While critics and audiences largely panned the film, the two directors praised its ambition and scale, marking a rare public display of solidarity for their longtime collaborator.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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box-office5 days ago•16 min saved

Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Craters with $8M Opening, Set to Lose $150M

Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has suffered a massive box office failure, grossing only $8 million domestically and $20 million globally in its opening weekend. The film, which cost $160 million to produce and another $100 million to market, is projected to lose between $150 million and $200 million. This marks Cruise’s lowest opening in 19 years and serves as a final, costly stumble for Warner Bros. before its merger with Paramount.

via Variety|

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entertainment5 days ago•15 min saved

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Marketing Backfires as Film Loses $150M

Tom Cruise’s new film, 'Digger,' has suffered a massive box office failure, resulting in an estimated $150 million loss for Warner Bros. The movie, a satirical drama directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, opened with only $8 million domestically and $20 million globally, marking Cruise’s lowest opening in 19 years. Despite a $160 million production budget and near $100 million in marketing, the film received a C+ CinemaScore and mixed reviews. The Independent notes that marketing materials urged audiences to ignore critics and form their own opinions, a strategy that failed to counter the negative buzz. Deadline reports that the film’s poor performance coincides with the departure of Warner Bros. leadership Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, who greenlit the project. The film’s polarizing reception and high costs have raised questions about the viability of Cruise’s upcoming Oscar campaign and the studio’s future slate.

via The Independent|

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film6 days ago•19 min saved

Cruise's 'Digger' Fails to Break Even as 'Verity' Tops Box Office

Tom Cruise's satirical film 'Digger' suffered a massive box office failure, opening with approximately $8 million against a ballooned budget of $160-$180 million. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, underperformed significantly, with analysts estimating a global loss of $150-$200 million. In contrast, Amazon MGM's 'Verity,' starring Anne Hathaway, debuted at No. 1 with $32.6 million. While 'Digger' faced harsh domestic criticism, international reviews were mixed, and scientific experts questioned the plausibility of its central climate disaster plot.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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box-office6 days ago•18 min saved

Cruise's 'Digger' Bombs at $8M as 'Verity' Leads; Science Experts Question Film's Climate Premise

Tom Cruise's satirical drama 'Digger' suffered a massive box office failure, opening with approximately $8 million against a ballooned budget of $160-$180 million. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, underperformed significantly, with analysts estimating a global loss of $150-$200 million. In contrast, Amazon MGM's 'Verity,' starring Anne Hathaway, debuted at No. 1 with $32.6 million. While 'Digger' faced harsh domestic criticism, international reviews were mixed, and scientific experts questioned the plausibility of its central climate disaster plot.

via Variety|

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entertainment6 days ago•46 min saved

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Opens to $8M, a Major Loss for Warner Bros.

Tom Cruise's satirical drama 'Digger' opened to $8 million in North America, a significant financial loss for Warner Bros. The film, which features Cruise in a heavy prosthetic role as an oil tycoon, received mixed reviews and a low audience score. While Cruise expressed pride in the project, the poor performance marks a setback before a major studio merger.

via yahoo.com|

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film6 days ago•15 min saved

Del Toro Defends 'Digger' Amid Box Office Collapse

Guillermo del Toro has publicly defended Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s new film 'Digger' against harsh criticism, calling it a 'daring' theatrical experience. Despite a $125 million budget and a poor opening weekend, the film has faced significant backlash, prompting del Toro to compare its reception to past controversial releases.

via variety.com|

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