Key Takeaways
- Digger, starring Tom Cruise, is projected to lose $245m at the box office.
- The film's second weekend revenue dropped 60% compared to its opening weekend.
- Digger's global total is estimated at $35.3m, with a projected final box office of $50m.
The eco-fable Digger, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, is facing a significant financial setback, with estimates suggesting it will lose around $245m (£185m) at the box office, according to a report in Variety.
The film's performance has been particularly poor, with its second weekend revenue in North America dropping by 60% compared to its opening weekend, from $8m to $3.2m.
As a result, Digger's current domestic gross stands at $14.4m, with a global total of $35.3m, leaving the film projected to end with a worldwide box office total of around $50m.
The drop in revenue has placed Digger among the biggest box office disasters in recent years, joining films such as Cutthroat Island and The Marvels in the list of top turkeys.
The film's poor performance has raised questions about the viability of high-profile eco-themed projects in the current market, with critics and industry insiders expressing concern over the financial risks associated with such ventures.
Industry analysts suggest that Digger's failure could have broader implications for future eco-themed films, potentially leading to a reevaluation of the market's appetite for such narratives.
Tom Cruise, known for his blockbuster hits, has not commented on the film's performance, leaving fans and industry observers to speculate about the impact on his career and the future of eco-themed films.
Alejandro G Iñárritu, the director of Digger, has also remained silent on the matter, focusing instead on his other projects and the broader narrative of environmental issues in cinema.
