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Cruise's 'Digger' Fails to Break Even as 'Verity' Tops Box Office
film16 days ago

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.

Cruise's 'Digger' Bombs at $8M as 'Verity' Leads; Science Experts Question Film's Climate Premise
box-office16 days ago

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.

Cruise's 'Digger' Crashes to $8M Opening as 'Verity' Leads
film17 days ago

Cruise's 'Digger' Crashes to $8M Opening as 'Verity' Leads

Tom Cruise's satirical film 'Digger' has suffered a massive box office failure, opening with an estimated $8 million against a ballooned budget of $160 million. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, received a C+ CinemaScore and divided critical reception. Meanwhile, Amazon MGM's 'Verity' topped the weekend with $33.6 million, despite also receiving a C+ audience score. The failure of 'Digger' marks the lowest opening for Cruise in nearly two decades and coincides with leadership changes at Warner Bros. ahead of its merger with Paramount Skydance.

Weekend Screen: 'Digger' and 'Verity' Lead a Mixed Bag of New Releases
entertainment17 days ago

Weekend Screen: 'Digger' and 'Verity' Lead a Mixed Bag of New Releases

The weekend brings a polarizing slate of new films, led by Tom Cruise’s apocalyptic satire 'Digger' and Anne Hathaway’s thriller 'Verity.' While 'Digger' has drawn criticism for its tone-deaf execution, 'Verity' is praised for Hathaway’s performance. Streaming platforms are also adding notable titles, including Zoe Kazan’s 'East of Eden' on Netflix and Jane Schoenbrun’s 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' on Mubi.

Hathaway Reflects on Career Shifts and Maternity Style Amid 'Verity' Release
entertainment18 days ago

Hathaway Reflects on Career Shifts and Maternity Style Amid 'Verity' Release

Anne Hathaway discussed her evolving career mindset and pregnancy experiences during an interview with CBS Mornings. She credited Rihanna for inspiring her maternity fashion choices and expressed gratitude for learning to 'chill out' after a year featuring five major film releases. Hathaway is currently weeks away from welcoming her third child with husband Adam Shulman.

Weekend Movie Guide: 'Verity' and 'Digger' Hit Theaters, 'Coyote vs. Acme' Moves to Home
entertainment18 days ago

Weekend Movie Guide: 'Verity' and 'Digger' Hit Theaters, 'Coyote vs. Acme' Moves to Home

The weekend brings two major theatrical releases, 'Verity' and 'Digger,' alongside the home video debut of 'Coyote vs. Acme' and the streaming premiere of 'Evil Dead Burn' on HBO Max. While 'Verity' is praised for its sharp humor and Anne Hathaway’s performance, 'Digger' is criticized for its heavy-handed satire and Tom Cruise’s over-the-top delivery. 'Coyote vs. Acme' continues its strong box office run, having recently passed $37 million domestically.