On cusp of merger, ‘Digger bombs for Warner Bros., ‘Verity’ takes No. 1 at box office
On the cusp of the merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, Warner Bros.' "Digger" failed to make a mark in its opening weekend, resulting in Tom Cruise's worst debut of his career. The film, touted as one of the year's biggest gambles, grossed only $8 million domestically and $12 million internationally. Tom Cruise, typically a draw overseas, saw weak sales in foreign markets.
Despite the film's hefty production budget estimated at $150 million and marketing spend of $100 million, "Digger" has been revised down in estimates. The film's poor performance is a bittersweet reminder of Warner Bros.' struggles as a standalone studio, as they prepare to merge with Paramount.
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