‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ final release before its merger with Paramount, is shaping up to be a major box-office failure. The film, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, opened to an estimated $8 million across over 3,000 locations despite a $125 million production budget and nearly $100 million in marketing.
Audiences gave it a C Cinema Score, and total losses could reach $150 million. The R-rated satire, which pokes fun at billionaire culture, marks a stark contrast to Warner Bros.’ recent successes like ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle Another.’ The studio, now under Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, has struggled throughout 2026, with no film surpassing $100 million. ‘Supergirl’ and ‘The Bride’ also underperformed. As Paramount prepares to take over, industry analysts question whether the new leadership will continue supporting big, auteur-driven projects.
Meanwhile, Amazon MGM’s ‘Verity,’ based on Colleen Hoover’s novel and starring Anne Hathaway, earned $33 million domestically and $30 million overseas, positioning it as a profitable hit. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film outperformed expectations despite mixed reviews. Hathaway, also a producer, now has three No. 1 films this year.
The success of ‘Verity’ highlights the enduring appeal of Hoover adaptations, following the global success of ‘It Ends with Us.’.
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