Overview
- Digger opened to roughly $8 million domestically and about $12–12.6 million internationally for a three‑day total near $20–20.6 million, the poor start that set current loss projections in motion.
- Industry reports estimate Warner Bros. could lose about $148–150 million based on a commonly cited $160 million production cost plus nearly $100 million in global P&A, though some outlets list a $125 million production figure that would change break‑even math.
- Critical reception has been mixed to negative, with a critic aggregate near 50 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and many reviews calling the film baffling or a misfire, which appears to have weakened word‑of‑mouth and ticket sales.
- Tom Cruise publicly defended the film on Instagram, thanking cast and crew, while studio observers say the result will heighten scrutiny of pricey, director‑led projects during Warner Bros.’ executive transition.
- The film underperformed overseas as well, including a three‑day India net of about ₹1.55 crore, which reduces the chance of a theatrical rebound and makes home‑video, PVOD and licensing revenue essential to narrow losses.