Tom Cruise’s Digger opens with a whisper, not a roar. The film — Alejandro G Iñárritu’s first collaboration with the action maestro, landed in theaters Thursday to a $24.9 million global haul, far short of expectations. Critics called it uneven. Audiences? Divided. But one voice stood out: Anne Hathaway, who gave it a perfect 10/10 on Letterboxd, calling it 'brilliant,' 'trippy,' 'aggressive,' and 'funny'. A rare mix for a movie about an oil tycoon confronting the disaster he helped unleash. Her review landed just as her own film, Verity, crossed $70.8 million worldwide, making her the box office queen of 2026. That contrast isn’t lost on anyone. Digger may be a critical and commercial stumble, but it’s already earned its place in the year’s most talked-about debates. Cruise, ever the performer, took to X to thank his team, calling the experience 'unforgettable.' And yes, he’ll be back with Hathaway again in Days of Thunder 2, set for June 2, 2028. The next chapter starts now.
Photo via Cinema ExpressAnne Hathaway’s 10/10 for Tom Cruise’s Digger Isn’t Helping Its Box Office
Anne Hathaway slams Tom Cruise’s Digger with a 10/10 despite its $24.9M opening. Verity beats it at the box office. Cruise stays silent. The sequel looms.
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