Tom Cruise satire Digger projected to lose 250 million dollars

The climate change comedy Digger, starring Tom Cruise as a 65-year-old oil tycoon, opened to just 8 million dollars at the box office. The Wrap and ComingSoon report that the film is now projected to lose 250 million dollars by the end of its run, even after accounting for post-theatrical revenue. [1][3][7]

The movie cost over 170 million dollars to produce, according to The Wrap. The AV Club reported that the film received mixed reviews from critics and earned a C+ Cinemascore from general audience surveys. [1][3]

The Alejandro G. Iñárritu film is distributed by Warner Bros. and involves Skydance, as reported by The Wrap. Actress Anne Hathaway, scheduled to co-star with Cruise in the upcoming Days Of Thunder 2, posted a five-star review of Digger on Letterboxd to encourage viewers to decide for themselves, according to the AV Club. [1][3]

Digger marks one of the largest financial losses in recent cinematic history, according to The Wrap. The massive loss stands in contrast to Cruise's overall career, as his total filmography has grossed over 13.3 billion dollars worldwide. [3][12]