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Digger on course for $245m loss after box office collapse

Estimates suggest the eco satire starring Tom Cruise could join the list of top turkeys, including Cutthroat Island and The Marvels Digger, the ambitious…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

12 Oct 2026, 18:21 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: Estimates suggest the eco satire starring Tom Cruise could join the list of top turkeys, including Cutthroat Island and The Marvels Digger, the ambitious eco-fable starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, is heading for an even worse financial outcome than previously thought, with reports suggesting it will lose around $245m (£185m), placing it among the biggest disasters in movie history.

This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tom Cruise, Marvels Digger and Cutthroat Island.

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Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 12 Oct 2026, 18:21 IST
Key names: Tom Cruise, Marvels Digger, Cutthroat Island, Alejandro G Iñárritu
Section: Entertainment
Figure cited: According to a report in Variety, Digger’s estimated second weekend revenue in North America of $3.2m is a 60% drop on its opening weekend figure of $8m, meaning its current… (The Guardian)