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Digger Faces $245m Loss After Box Office Collapse

PUBLISHED Oct 12, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

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Tom Cruise’s 2026 satire "Digger" opened with modest earnings, but a sharp drop in its second weekend has pushed analysts to predict a loss of around two hundred forty‑five million dollars. The film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, was expected to break even only if it reached a $300 million threshold, a target it has missed by a wide margin. Industry observers note that the steep decline reflects both weak word‑of‑mouth and competition from other releases, underscoring the volatility of blockbuster economics in a crowded market.

By Elena V. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 12 2026 Digger opens, earns eight million dollars in North America.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Potential financial loss for distributors and investors
Possible long-term US impact: Reevaluation of high‑budget film strategies
Most affected groups: Film studios, investors, and talent agencies
Reader priority: Understand economic implications of box office failures

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