GoKawiilIñárritu's 'Digger' opens to $20M against $125M+ budget, splits critics
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's new film Digger, starring Tom Cruise and marking his first English-language project since 2015's The Revenant, earned about $20 million globally in its opening weekend against a reported budget of $125 million or more. Reviews and audience reactions have been sharply divided, with some praising its unconventional structure and others calling it nearly unwatchable. The project originated years ago at Netflix with Leonardo DiCaprio attached before moving elsewhere.
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A weak opening against such a large budget could mark one of the year's costliest box-office disappointments, which may affect how studios approach future high-concept auteur projects from prestige directors. The polarized critical reception suggests the film's unconventional style could still find a longer cultural life through awards buzz or reappraisal, even if commercial returns falter.
- Digger grossed roughly $20 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
- Its budget was reported at $125 million or more, suggesting a major financial loss.
- Critics and audiences are sharply divided over Iñárritu's stylistic choices.
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-10-07
Published there as: “Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger”
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