Tom Cruise's Digger is facing renewed scrutiny after a report projected that the film could lose US$245 million during its theatrical run. The estimate follows a reported 60% decline in its second weekend, raising questions about how much ground the release can recover after its disappointing start. Secondary coverage attributes the projection to industry sources cited by Variety.
The latest North American weekend estimates put Digger at US$3.2 million, landing it in eighth place. That left the Cruise release behind horror newcomer Other Mommy, which opened at US$27.5 million, and several returning titles competing for audiences.
The scale of the reported loss makes this more than a story about a weak weekend. A second-weekend decline limits a film's opportunity to build momentum, and Digger now faces the challenge of attracting viewers beyond its initial audience. Cruise's name gives the release enormous visibility, but the latest ticket sales suggest that visibility has yet to translate into a sustained theatrical draw.
The US$245 million figure remains a projection, rather than a confirmed studio loss. It should be attributed to the reporting, with the final financial outcome still dependent on the film's remaining theatrical performance and subsequent revenue. The original Variety article could not be directly accessed for independent review.
For now, the immediate result is stark: Digger has slipped to eighth place while its reported financial outlook has become the bigger headline. Its next weekend will offer another indication of whether the film can steady its performance-or continue losing ground.
