Tom Cruise thanks Digger crew as film opens in 3,300 theatres
Tom Cruise greeted the opening weekend of Digger with behind-the-scenes photos and a public thank-you to its cast and crew.
The actor posted the message on Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, saying the film was officially in theatres and that he was honoured to have made it alongside talented artists, according to his post on X. The message was short. He also called the experience truly unforgettable and said he was proud of what the team created.
Digger is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the Academy Award-winning film-maker behind an original story for Warner Bros., as listed by Warner Bros.. Cruise stars in the title role. The cast includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman and Sandra Hüller, reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The story centres on an egotistical oil tycoon who causes a natural disaster. That simple set-up puts Cruise in a character-driven drama rather than his usual action mission.
Warner Bros. released the film on Friday in 3,300 theatres in North America, which covers the United States and Canada. The release included IMAX screens across North America from October 2, 2026, while the international rollout began on September 30, according to the film's official site.
The commercial start was modest for a large production. Digger earned $1.2 million in previews, which are paid evening shows held before the official opening day, reported by The Hollywood Reporter. It was projected to earn around $8 million for its opening weekend in North America against a production budget of $125 million, reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Early audience and review measures were mixed. The film received a C+ CinemaScore, a grade based on a poll of opening-night cinema-goers, and it held a 51 percent approval rating from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
For fans following along, the same thank-you message also appeared on Cruise's Instagram and official Facebook page on October 3. The focus stayed on the crew. No new dates or projects were announced.
