Tom Cruise film Digger headed for $245m loss
The eco-fable directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu is tracking to become one of the biggest box office failures in cinema history.
At a glance
- Digger is tracking for a $245m loss
- Second weekend North American revenue fell 60% to $3.2m
- Global box office total currently stands at $35.3m with $50m projected final gross
- The loss would rank among the biggest box office failures ever
Digger, an environmental satire starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, is projected to lose around $245m, according to reports. The film's second weekend North American revenue dropped 60% from its opening, bringing its domestic total to $14.4m and global gross to $35.3m, with an estimated final worldwide box office of approximately $50m.
The projected loss would place the film among the largest financial disasters in movie history, alongside previous box office failures.
Why it matters
Major studio films with substantial budgets that underperform significantly can reshape industry decisions about production spending and release strategies.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldDigger on course for $245m loss after box office collapse
- The Guardian — CultureDigger on course for $245m loss after box office collapse
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