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.