Hollywood climate avoidance and Tom Cruise's Digger film updates
The latest in this situation
- Cruise's film is reviewed by Rotten Tomatoes, and industry figures comment on Hollywood trends.
- The film Digger secured endorsements from several notable figures and has been assigned a distributor.
- Digger Rockwell meets a president, who is an amalgam of Donald Trump, to mitigate fallout.
- Digger received a 51% approval rating, and a new docuseries will be released on Amazon Prime Video.
- Hollywood is avoiding climate change topics while Donald Trump dismisses the issue, alongside updates on Tom Cruise's film Digger.
How it started
Tom Cruise's Film Digger Flops at Box Office; Hollywood Avoids Climate Topics
What happened
The political satire film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, was a box-office disappointment, grossing only $8 million domestically and $20 million worldwide in its opening weekend. The film, which cost $160 million to make, was projected by Variety to lose roughly $245 million following its theatrical run. Despite a 51 percent critical approval rating, the film received strong audience scores.
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Why it matters
The film's poor financial performance marks the weakest opening for Tom Cruise in nearly two decades. This outcome occurs as reports note that Hollywood is avoiding climate change discussions, contrasting with the stance of Donald Trump, who dismisses man-made climate change.
Who's involved
- Tom CruiseStar of the film Digger, which experienced a significant box-office failure
- HollywoodThe industry noted for avoiding climate change topics in its content
- Donald TrumpPresident who dismisses man-made climate change as a 'con job'
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Janus Films faces financial hit from Digger's box office flopJanus Films may face significant financial losses from the flop of DiggerLikely
- Digger's projected failure may impact director Alejandro González IñárrituThe film's projected financial failure may impact director Alejandro González IñárrituLikely
- Climate change dismissal may shift Congress's focus on film incentivesClimate change dismissal may shift Congress's focus on film incentivesPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Cruise's film is reviewed by Rotten Tomatoes, and industry figures comment on Hollywood trends.1 source
- Digger Rockwell meets a president, who is an amalgam of Donald Trump, to mitigate fallout.Sub-event
The film Digger secured endorsements from several notable figures and has been assigned a distributor.1 source
Hollywood avoids climate discussion; Trump dismisses it; Cruise stars in Digger.1 source
Digger received a 51% approval rating, and a new docuseries will be released on Amazon Prime Video.1 source
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The entities involved
- Hollywood
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Tom Cruise
American actor and producer (born 1962)