Tom Cruise talks new film 'Digger,' career in Hollywood and more
- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, critics attending Digger's London premiere posted polarizing reactions, calling the film everything from "brave" and "gorgeous" to a "baffling" misfire.
- Oscar-Winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu collaborated with Tom Cruise on the satirical eco-epic, where Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon whose drilling in Greenland triggers a global disaster.
- While many critics praise Cruise's boldest performance in over 20 years, Warner Bros. and Legendary face challenges recouping the estimated $130 million investment amid predictions of a "HORRENDOUS CinemaScore."
- Industry analysts suggest the film's reception serves as the ultimate test of Cruise's star power, marking his departure from typical high-octane action roles.
- The film heads to theaters on October 2, positioning itself as an ambitious, divisive experiment aimed at provoking conversation about power and greed.
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Great expectation, excitement and ovations inspired the award-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and Hollywood star Tom Cruise in Toreo Parque Central, where they came yesterday afternoon to present with mariachi and fireworks, for the first time in Mexico, the film Digger, before its premiere in theaters on October 1.
Mexico City, Sep 25 (EFE).- After eleven years without releasing a movie in Hollywood, Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu presents ‘Digger’ in his country, along with the American star Tom Cruise who, after more than two decades without Academy nominations for the Oscars, presents his candidacy for all the prizes [...] La entrada Iñárritu celebrates the reception of his “urgent” film Digger in Mexico together with Tom Cruise was first …
"It is a pleasure to come for the simple fact of reaffirming the love and affection that this country has for life, culture, tradition and passion for the spirit
The star is at the center of Digger, the new film by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which premieres next October 1 in Chilean cinemas. He takes on the role of a billionaire who must face the planetary catastrophe that he himself has caused. The first reactions praise his work – and feed his choices in the race for the golden statue – but anticipate that the film will generate a mixed reaction between criticism and the public.
Tom Cruise’s 9th Movie With WB Officially Tracking for Box-Office Disaster
Tom Cruise‘s Digger might be destined for a box-office disaster, or so say the recent tracking updates. Despite a massive press effort, the satirical black comedy helmed by Alejandro González Iñárritu has received mixed reactions from critics after the film was unveiled to members of the film press. Amid already divisive reviews, NRG noted that […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Tom Cruise's "Digger" Social Reactions Split Between Negative (Reviewers) and Raves (Influencers), Oscar Odds Drop Significantly
Tom Cruise has made a lot of great movies. Recently, I really liked both “American Made” and “Edge of Tomorrow” among his non franchise movies. But with “Digger,” opening October 2nd, things don’t look so good. Social media reactions, which arrived yesterday, were definitely split. Actual reviewers and journalists didn’t like it much. Influencers raved […]
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