Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Sparks Divisive First Reactions From Critics
Tom Cruise's latest film, 'Digger', has received polarized reactions from critics following its London premiere. While some praise the actor's performance, others criticize the film for lacking depth.
Why it matters
As a major blockbuster, the film's reception is a key indicator for the performance of the 2026 fall movie season.
Warner Bros. Pictures By Ernesto Valenzuela Published Sep 22, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT Ernesto Valenzuela is a writer and journalist born and raised in El Paso, Texas. His passion for all things entertainment related has led him to dissect movies and television for publications such as The Escapist , DiscussingFilm , SlashFilm , ComicBook , and Full Circle Cinema. Sign in to your MovieWeb account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread 2 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Digger , the newest blockbuster from Tom Cruise, is nearly here, and it has been promoted as the biggest and most ambitious role that the actor has ever taken on.
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