In brief
Tom Cruise’s new black‑comedy, Digger, has already fallen 60 % in its second weekend, bringing the movie’s global take to just $35 m against a $280 m budget. Industry analysts say the film may lose about $245 m, making it one of the worst‑performing movies in Hollywood history. While Cruise has said he focuses on making films that endure rather than opening‑weekend numbers, the commercial reality looks bleak. Digger’s fate marks a contrast to Cruise’s recent franchise successes like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible, and follows Warner Bros’s recent merger with Paramount. The movie, directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, will soon have to face the harsh verdict of the box‑office charts.
Tom Cruise’s latest movie, the satirical black‑comedy Digger, is expected to drop a staggering $245 million at the box office after a 60 % decline in its second weekend sales.
The film has only grossed roughly $35 million worldwide so far, a shocking shortfall against its $280 million production and marketing cost. Warner Bros. says the break‑even point sits at about $300 million, meaning Digger could easily become one of the biggest flops ever.
Despite the numbers, Cruise said he isn’t concerned with opening‑weekend fortunes, instead focusing on creating movies that “last and evolve.” Still, the commercial performance hits hard, especially when contrasted with the success of recent franchise pics like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible.
Digger’s director is Alejandro G Iñárritu, known for Birdman and The Revenant. The film’s run comes at a pivotal moment for Warner Bros., following its recent merger with Paramount.
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