Digger Film's Box Office Failure Raises Concerns Over Studio Risk
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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What happened
The film Digger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, has been reported as one of the biggest box office bombs of all time, according to John Goodman. Goodman also noted that his injury during production caused delays and cost increases for the project. The film features Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a wealthy oil magnate, and John Goodman as the president of the United States.
Why it matters
The financial performance of Digger may discourage studio risks and could negatively impact the financial interests of David Zaslav. The film is a satirical examination of wealth and environmental destruction, with its plot revolving around glacier shifting in Greenland.
Tom Cruise and John Goodman are starring in a film whose plot revolves around glacier shifting in Greenland.
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Who's involved
- Tom CruiseActor and producer who plays Digger Rockwell in the film.
- John GoodmanActor who plays the president of the United States in the film.
- Alejandro González IñárrituDirector who is leading the production of the satirical comedy film.
- Anne HathawayActress who joined the cast of Digger.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Digger's failure may discourage Warner Bros. Pictures' risk-takingDigger's failure may discourage Warner Bros. Pictures' risk-taking on high-budget projects.Likely
- How could the financial failure of Digger affect Hollywood's risk appetite?Digger's failure may discourage big studios from taking high-risk auteur projects.Possible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.More cast members, including Plemons and Waddingham, attended the Digger world premiere.1 source
Specific character roles revealed for Cruise and Goodman in the film.1 source
Hathaway joins the cast of Digger, where Goodman plays the US president.1 source
Digger's failure may discourage studio risks and negatively impact David Zaslav's financial interests.1 source
Goodman's injury caused production delays and cost increases for the film.1 source
- Alejandro González Iñárritu is leading the production and co-writing the satirical comedy film in which Tom Cruise is involved.Sub-event
Cruise and Goodman confirmed to be collaborating on the film project Digger.1 source
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The entities involved
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Tom Cruise
American actor and producer (born 1962)
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John Goodman
player of American football
Related events
- Tom Cruise starred in the movie Digger, produced by Warner Bros., and Skydance executives learned of its loss.
- Ben Affleck publicly supported Tom Cruise's film project 'Digger' in October 2026.
- The film 'Digger' is being promoted in Korea.
- Digger Rockwell meets a president, who is an amalgam of Donald Trump, to mitigate fallout.
- A film starring Tom Cruise was reported to satirize corporate and political America.
Coverage
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