Warner Bros.' 'Digger' Flops at Box Office Despite Tom Cruise and Alejandro Iñárritu

The film "Digger," produced by Warner Bros. and helmed by Alejandro Iñárritu, debuted in the U.S. with $8 million, securing the fifth position at the box office, while it ranked fourth in Italy. This $150 million project, touted as a "milestone in world cinema," centers on an oil tycoon (Cruise) grappling with an environmental crisis. In contrast, Leonardo DiCaprio's "One Battle After Another" grossed $22 million during its opening weekend the previous year. Warner Bros. anticipates total earnings between $50–70 million, facing potential losses of $125–150 million. Initially, Iñárritu intended to collaborate with Netflix, which chose "Don't Look Up" instead. An insider suggested that Cruise's participation raised the budget. Warner's trailer received mixed feedback, and Cruise is bound to a four-film contract with the studio.