Tom Cruise film Digger loses $245 million at box office
Warner Bros. reported a $245 million loss on the Tom Cruise film Digger after it opened in theaters with an estimated $20 million.
Production costs and marketing spend
The movie was produced with an $180 million budget. A separate $100 million campaign was spent on marketing the film. These combined expenses contributed to the massive financial shortfall for the studio.
Opening weekend performance details
The film earned $20 million during its first week in theaters. That revenue dropped by 60 percent in the second week of release. Such a steep decline often prevents movies from gaining necessary momentum.
Studio reaction to financial results
Variety estimated the total loss at around $245 million for Warner Bros. Tom Cruise did not focus on these numbers in his earlier social media posts. He instead praised the cast and crew for their dedication to the project.
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