The Times of India13 hours ago·2 min read·medium

Tom Cruise starrer 'Digger' FLOPS at box office; Anne Hathaway-Dakota Johnson starrer 'Verity' takes No 1 spot

TOI Entertainment Desk

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Warner Bros.' film 'Digger,' starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu, significantly flopped at the box office, grossing only $8 million domestically against a budget of at least $125 million. This disappointing debut marks a bitter note for Warner Bros. as it prepares for its acquisition by Paramount Skydance, leading to anticipated layoffs and executive departures.

Why it matters

This flop highlights the financial risks in Hollywood, the impact of critical reception on box office performance, and the significant industry consolidation occurring with major studio mergers. It also signals potential shifts in studio leadership and employment.

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On the cusp of the studio's merger with Paramount, Warner Bros.' 'Digger' flopped in its opening weekend, handing Tom Cruise one of the worst debuts of his career and serving as a bitter final note for Warner Bros. as a standalone studio.Tom Cruise' 'Digger' flops at box office'Digger', one of the year's biggest gambles, directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu, grossed a paltry USD 8 million domestically. Cruise is typically a big draw overseas, but international sales, USD 12 million from 74 markets, were also weak.After reviews so bad that Warner Bros. opted to run "decide for yourself" ads, estimates for "Digger" had been revised down over the past week.It's a painfully rough start for a movie that cost at least USD 125 million to make. Reports have pegged the production budget closer to USD 150 million.

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