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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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 […]
Tom Cruise's Wild 'Digger' Leaves Critics Seriously Divided | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
*Tom Cruise is stepping far outside his action-hero comfort zone in “Digger,” and the movie has already sparked sharply different responses from film journalists. Cruise’s performance, however, is emerging as one of the less divisive elements. Alejandro González Iñárritu directs the black comedy, with Cruise playing powerful businessman Digger Rockwell. The character races to prevent … The post Tom Cruise’s Wild ‘Digger’ Leaves Critics Seriously…
Tom Cruise's Big Dramatic Swing 'Digger' Is Shaping Up To Be An Absolute Disaster In Multiple Ways
It’s been over a decade since Tom Cruise starred in a non-action movie. And based on the outlook for Digger, he may never do one again. Digger, which will be hitting theaters on October 2, is directed by Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and stars Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a billionaire oil tycoon racing […]
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