Overview
- The film’s social‑media embargo lifted after New York and Los Angeles press screenings and a London premiere that drew Prince William and Princess Kate on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- Critics are sharply split, with some calling Digger a bold, visually inventive work and others labeling it confusing or a mess.
- Tom Cruise’s heavily transformed lead turn is widely singled out for praise and has renewed awards speculation even among reviewers who dislike the film.
- Warner Bros. is moving forward with a theatrical rollout beginning Sept. 30 and a wide U.S. and U.K. release on Oct. 2 in IMAX and VistaVision for a production said to cost roughly $125–130 million.
- Reviewers note a secret plot reveal and the film’s extreme tone make audience reaction unpredictable, which could affect box office returns and any awards campaign.