Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Takes Another Box Office Hit As Sales Plunge 60%

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Tom Cruise’s “Digger” is shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s biggest financial disasters, with audiences continuing to steer clear of the ambitious project. The film’s mounting struggles have also left Warner Bros. facing a potentially historic financial blow.

However, Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro is refusing to let the box-office numbers define the film, brushing aside its commercial failure in a defiant show of support.

‘Digger’ Loses More Ground With A 60% Ticket Sales Drop

Tom Cruise’s latest big-screen gamble is getting worse, with “Digger” suffering another devastating box-office weekend.

The Alejandro G. Iñárritu-directed movie earned just $3.2 million at the U.S. and Canadian box office during its second weekend. That marks a staggering 60% drop from its already disappointing $8 million debut.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the latest figures bring the film’s domestic earnings to just $14.4 million, while its worldwide total stands at approximately $35.3 million.

The numbers represent a stunning setback for Cruise, whose reputation as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars has taken a hit with the film’s lackluster performance.

‘Digger’ Could Leave Warner Bros. With A $245 Million Hole

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The financial outlook for “Digger” isn’t getting any brighter. According to The Guardian, the movie is now projected to finish its theatrical run with just $50 million worldwide. That would be a disastrous outcome for a production of its size.

The film reportedly cost more than $170 million to produce, while Warner Bros. invested approximately another $100 million in marketing. With those expenses weighing heavily on its performance, some industry estimates suggest the studio could ultimately lose as much as $245 million.

Such a staggering loss would make “Digger” one of Hollywood’s costliest box-office disappointments in recent years. It would also place even greater scrutiny on Cruise’s decision to take on the unconventional project.

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Guillermo Del Toro Gives ‘Digger’s’ Box Office Charts The Brush-Off

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Despite the movie’s worsening financial troubles, Guillermo del Toro isn’t backing down from his defense of “Digger.”

The Oscar-winning director made his feelings clear after seeing an X post suggesting the Tom Cruise-led film was made “for the arts, not the charts.” Reposting the message, del Toro offered a blunt response: “Love the arts. F-ck the charts.”

His remarks drew support from fans, some of whom argued that the negative publicity surrounding “Digger” has overshadowed its artistic merits. One viewer even suggested that the criticism was unfairly discouraging audiences from seeing the movie.

“The story we’re being told is that it’s not worth seeing. But the reality is audiences are experiencing one of the greatest endings in film, up there with Planet of the Apes. It left our theater speechless,” the fan wrote.

‘Digger’ Could Put A Record Dent In Tom Cruise’s Box Office Legacy

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Beyond the disappointing ticket sales, “Digger” could leave a lasting mark on Cruise’s otherwise remarkable box-office record. Although the movie is expected to generate additional revenue through streaming and other post-theatrical releases, industry projections suggest those earnings will do little to offset its enormous costs.

If the estimates hold, “Digger” would become the biggest financial failure of Cruise’s career and one of Hollywood’s most expensive misfires in recent years.

The outcome is particularly striking given the project’s star power. Cruise teamed up with Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu for a movie that marked a significant departure from his usual blockbuster roles. However, despite its ambitious approach and high-profile backing, the film has struggled to translate that creative investment into commercial success.

Tom Cruise Holds His Head High As ‘Digger’ Struggles

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Despite the movie’s disappointing reception, Tom Cruise has expressed no regrets about taking on the unconventional project. Following its release, the actor described working on “Digger” as an “honor” and a “truly unforgettable” experience. He also thanked the cast and crew, saying he was proud of what they created.

Cruise had previously revealed that the role pushed him into unfamiliar territory. He described his character, eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell, as “totally outrageous.” The transformation involved facial prosthetics and a padded bodysuit, with the makeup process initially taking six hours.

However, Cruise challenged the team to streamline the process, eventually cutting prep time to under an hour. “If you say no, you can’t do it; you will never get there,” he recalled telling the crew during an appearance on the “New Heights” podcast.