Verity soars to the top of the U.K. And Ireland box office with £3.3 million ($4.5 million) in its opening weekend, outpacing Tom Cruise’s new drama Digger, which limped into fourth with $1.4 million. The psychological thriller, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, is Sony Pictures’ latest bid to dominate the post-summer slump — and it’s working. In a week where Hollywood’s usual juggernauts are fading, Verity stands tall, even as Avengers: Endgame Encore slips to sixth with just under a million dollars. That’s not a sign of weakness in the franchise, but a shift in momentum. The film’s success comes amid a quiet reckoning: global audiences are no longer chasing American blockbusters like they used to. Not when a British indie can beat them at their own game. And then there’s Drishyam: The Conclusion, Zee Studios International’s Bollywood entry. Debuting in eighth place with $637,457. It’s not a smash, but it’s a presence. A reminder that Indian cinema isn’t just playing in India anymore. It’s showing up on screens across Europe, holding its ground against the noise. Meanwhile, Digger, Cruise’s first serious dramatic turn since Mission: Impossible. Is already being called a disappointment. Its $1.4 million debut is less than half what Verity pulled in. No fanfare. No headlines. Just a quiet stumble. The question now isn’t whether it’ll recover, it’s whether this marks the end of an era for action stars trying to pivot to prestige. Or if it’s just the beginning of something different. The next test? Friday. Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning hits 300+ screens. And the real battle begins.