- Digger film project struggles with critical and market reception
- Tom Cruise wore the brand chosen for his character in the film project titled Digger, which also involves Riz Ahmed.
- A film project is underway that uses the oil industry as a backdrop for satire, modernizing the Dr. Strangelove theme.
Tom Cruise's Digger Film Flops at Box Office, Expected to Lose Hundreds of Millions
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What happened
Tom Cruise's film Digger failed commercially and critically, garnering a 51% critical rating. The movie opened domestically to $8 million and globally to $20 million. The satirical film, which features Cruise as an oil baron, is expected to lose between $150 million and $200 million.
From indiatimes.com, slashfilm.com
Why it matters
The film's poor performance contrasts with the success of adaptations like Verity, which earned over $32 million domestically. The results spark debate regarding the declining audience appetite for original or artistic films.
A film project is underway that uses the oil industry as a backdrop for satire, modernizing the Dr. Strangelove theme.
From indiatimes.com, kdat.com
Who's involved
- Tom CruiseStar and producer of the film Digger
- Warner Bros. PicturesStudio that released Digger
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The Digger film failed financially, contrasting with the success of Colleen Hoover's novel adaptation.1 source
The film project featuring Tom Cruise and Digger is experiencing a critical and market failure.1 source
Digger's critical rating is 51%, and it flopped behind A24's Primetime.1 source
Digger's film project has failed due to market and critical challenges.1 source