Digger

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Digger

Release date: 2 October 2026
Rating: 8.1 / 10 on TMDB

EnglishComedy

Digger released in theatres on Friday, 2 October 2026.

Box office so far · day 1

Worldwide: $20 million
US & Canada: $8 million

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The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.

Where to watch Digger on Videoess

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Cast

Tom Cruise
Digger Rockwell
Riz Ahmed
Ganesh
John Goodman
President Compson
Sandra Hüller
Emma
Michael Stuhlbarg
Vice President
Jesse Plemons
Kenny
Robert John Burke
Fitzgerald
Emma D'Arcy
Lena

Cast and portraits from TMDB.

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