When a $125 million production lands in the hands of Alejandro G. Inarritu, the stakes are sky‑high—his Birdman and Revenant Oscars make every move feel like a step toward a long‑awaited Oscar win for Cruise.
The plot charts a globe‑trotting oil magnate who thinks he can outmaneuver fate before a disaster he triggers turns the world on its head. Alongside him, the ensemble line‑up reads Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons.
Opening weekend numbers read a cool $8 million, the lowest for Cruise since 2007’s Lions for Lambs. By comparison, Anne Hathaway’s Verity pulled in $32.6 million on day one with a fraction of the budget.
Cruise, unfazed, posted behind‑the‑scenes snaps on X, writing, “DIGGER is officially in theatres and I am so honoured to have had the opportunity to create this film alongside such talented artists.” He added, “The experience was truly unforgettable and I’m so proud of what we created.”
With the film still rolling out, the question is whether the audience will warm up over the next few weeks. Cruise’s confidence suggests he’s willing to ride out the rough patch, hoping the story’s heft will eventually pay off.