In brief
Tom Cruise’s latest film, Digger, has seen its box‑office earnings shrink by 60% in its second weekend, grossing only $35m worldwide against a $280m budget and marketing spend. Analysts forecast a loss of roughly $245m, marking it potentially as the biggest flop in Hollywood history. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, clashes sharply with Cruise’s recent franchise successes such as Top Gun and Mission: Impossible. Warner Bros estimates the break‑even point around $300m, while Variety predicted a gross of about $50m worldwide. The release follows Paramount’s recent acquisition of Warner Bros and came alongside other under‑performing releases like Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning.
Tom Cruise’s new film, Digger, may become one of Hollywood’s biggest flops. The satirical black comedy has collapsed 60% in ticket sales during its second weekend, making only $35m worldwide against a $280m production and marketing bill.
Analysts calculate the film will lose around $245m, putting it among the ten‑figure losers of recent decades, alongside titles such as Cutthroat Island and John Carter. Warner Bros estimates the break‑even point at $300m, although Variety projected a total gross of about $50m.
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, known for Birdman and The Revenant, the movie stands in stark contrast to Cruise’s recent franchise successes, including top‑grossing entries in the Top Gun and Mission: Impossible series.
The film was the last standalone release before Warner Bros’ acquisition by Paramount, and the title received generally poor reviews. Warner Bros is now pushing a new marketing push, urging audiences to judge with their own eyes.
