Tom Cruise's Digger Sinks to 19-Year Low, Verity Outshines It
Key Highlights
- Key Highlights Digger's opening weekend earnings in North America totalled $8 million, a 19-year low for Tom Cruise, marking a disappointing start to the film's box office run.
- The film's production budget of $125 million has led Warner Bros.
- to set a recoupment target of $300 million, a goal that appears increasingly unlikely given Digger's poor performance at the box office.
Key Highlights
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Tom Cruise's latest film, Digger, has faced criticism from critics, with some describing it as a "misfire" that generated negative word of mouth, dampening the film's buzz.
The film's opening weekend earnings in North America were a first for Tom Cruise since 2007. Failing to reach the $10 million mark that many had expected.
Opening Day Earnings
Digger's opening day earnings in India were ₹65 lakh net, a disappointing showing in a market typically receptive to Tom Cruise films.
Trade estimates suggest that Digger's weekend earnings in North America totalled $8 million, a rare low for the actor.
Comparison to Other Releases
Verity, directed by Alejandro Inarritu, has outperformed Digger by a substantial margin, earning $33 million over the weekend, with the latter's earnings in international territories amounting to $4 million. This includes a poor showing in India.
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Production Budget and Recoupment
Digger has a reported production budget of $125 million, with Warner Bros.
Cast and Crew
Digger is a dark comedy-satire that follows a wealthy oil tycoon as he attempts to mitigate the consequences of a catastrophic natural disaster he inadvertently triggered.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, and Riz Ahmed, with Tom Cruise receiving praise for his performance.
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