‘Verity’ Solid $32M+ Start; ‘Digger’ At $8M Is Tom Cruise's Lowest Opening In 19 Years
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•Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0000
📰 What Happened
Tom Cruise's new film Digger opened to just $8 million in the U.S. It is his lowest opening since 2007's Lions for Lambs.
Worldwide, Digger made only $20 million. It cost about $160 million and was directed by Alejandro Inarritu.
At the same time, Verity, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, led with $32.7 million in the U.S. and $62.5 million worldwide.
🔍 The Backstory
Tom Cruise has been one of the biggest box office stars for decades. His Mission: Impossible films usually earn hundreds of millions.
Digger is a political satire and a big creative risk. Both Digger and Verity earned a C+ CinemaScore from audiences.
Verity's score is the worst for a Hoover movie so far, but experts note that similar films still often do well.
🎯 Why It Matters
Even famous stars can have a flop. It reminds us that a big name and a big budget do not always mean a movie will succeed.
Tom Cruise's new film Digger opened to just $8 million in the U.S. It is his lowest opening since 2007's Lions for Lambs.
Worldwide, Digger made only $20 million. It cost about $160 million and was directed by Alejandro Inarritu.
At the same time, Verity, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, led with $32.7 million in the U.S. and $62.5 million worldwide.
Tom Cruise has been one of the biggest box office stars for decades. His Mission: Impossible films usually earn hundreds of millions.
Digger is a political satire and a big creative risk. Both Digger and Verity earned a C+ CinemaScore from audiences.
Verity's score is the worst for a Hoover movie so far, but experts note that similar films still often do well.
Even famous stars can have a flop. It reminds us that a big name and a big budget do not always mean a movie will succeed.