Digger
Teaser poster
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Written by
  • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
  • Alexander Dinelaris
  • Nicolás Giacobone
  • Sabina Berman
Produced by
  • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
  • Tom Cruise
  • Mary Parent
Starring
  • Tom Cruise
  • Jesse Plemons
  • Sandra Hüller
  • Riz Ahmed
  • Sophie Wilde
  • Emma D'Arcy
  • Robert John Burke
  • Burn Gorman
  • Michael Stuhlbarg
  • John Goodman
Cinematography Emmanuel Lubezki
Edited by
  • Stephen Mirrione
  • Conor O'Neill
Production
companies
  • Legendary Pictures
  • TC Productions
  • M Productions
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • October 2, 2026 (2026-10-02)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Mexico
Language English
Budget $125 million[1]

Digger is an upcoming black comedy film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu who co-wrote the script with Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and Nicolás Giacobone. It was a co-production of the United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico.[2] The film stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma D'Arcy, Robert John Burke, Burn Gorman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and John Goodman.

Digger is scheduled to be released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on October 2, 2026.

Cast

  • Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell[3]
  • Sandra Hüller
  • John Goodman as the President of the United States[4]
  • Michael Stuhlbarg
  • Jesse Plemons
  • Sophie Wilde
  • Riz Ahmed
  • Emma D'Arcy
  • Robert John Burke
  • Burn Gorman
  • Pip Torrens

Production

Development

In February 2024, it was announced that Alejandro G. Iñárritu would be directing his first English-language film since The Revenant (2015), which he co-wrote and produced. Tom Cruise was cast in the lead role after attending a meeting with Iñárritu, following his strategic partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. Legendary Pictures was announced to produce the film.[5] In August, Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons and Sophie Wilde would be added to the cast, with Riz Ahmed in negotiations to also join.[6] In early 2025, Emma D'Arcy, Robert John Burke and Burn Gorman were revealed to have joined the cast.[7][8]

Filming

Principal photography began in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2024, with Emmanuel Lubezki serving as the cinematographer and concluded in late April 2025.[9][10][11] The film was shot on 35mm film using VistaVision.[12] Filming was halted for two days in March 2025 when Goodman endured a minor hip injury for which he was hospitalized.[13] Production wrapped on May 3, 2025, after six months of filming under the working title Judy.[14][15] Later that month, Iñárritu confirmed in an interview that the film would be a comedy.[14]

Post-production

In December 2025, the title was officially revealed as Digger alongside a one minute teaser.[16] Also in December, journalist Matt Belloni reported that the film had been greenlit with a $125 million production budget, as a part of the Warner Bros. Pictures chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy strategy of auteur driven productions, following the critical successes of Sinners and One Battle After Another in 2025.[17]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 2, 2026, in IMAX.[18][19]

References

  1. ^ Belloni, Matthew (December 30, 2025). "Hollywood's Heroes of the Year Are… The Warner Bros. Duo". Puck. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  2. ^ "Digger (2026)". The Numbers.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  3. ^ @WarnerBros (December 18, 2025). "Tom Cruise is Digger Rockwell" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (August 19, 2019). "'Digger' Test Screening Reactions Say Tom Cruise Is Unrecognizable in Iñárritu's Dark Comedy". World of Reel. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2024). "Tom Cruise To Star In Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Next Film At Warner Bros. And Legendary". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 23, 2024). "Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde & Riz Ahmed Board Untitled Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Tom Cruise Movie At Warners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  7. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (April 14, 2025). "Breaking Baz: 'House of the Dragon's Emma D'Arcy Joins Tom Cruise And All-Star Cast Of Alejandro G. Iñárritu's New Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 29, 2025). "Robert John Burke & Burn Gorman Board Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Tom Cruise Film For Warner Bros".
  9. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (October 22, 2024). "Tom Cruise, Alejandro G. Iñárritu Film at Warner Bros. and Legendary Sets U.K. Shoot (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Issue 1425". Production Weekly. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Calnan, Ellie (November 7, 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  12. ^ Pennington, Adam (February 23, 2025). "Taking Stock — Shooting on Film". Definition Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  13. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 8, 2025). "John Goodman Injured During Warner Bros Movie Starring Tom Cruise, Filming Paused For Two Days In UK". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  14. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 20, 2025). "Alejandro González Iñárritu On How 'Amores Perros' Barked Loudly At Cannes 25 Years Ago; Teases New Tom Cruise Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  15. ^ McArdle, Tommy (May 21, 2025). "Tom Cruise Has a 'Total Madness' in Upcoming Movie with Revenant Director: 'It Is a Brutal, Wild Comedy'". People. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025.
  16. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 18, 2025). "Tom Cruise & Alejandro González Iñárritu's New Movie Unveils Title, Sets Fall 2026 Release". Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  17. ^ Belloni, Matthew (December 30, 2025). "Hollywood's Heroes of the Year Are… The Warner Bros. Duo". Puck. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  18. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 27, 2024). "'The Batman' Sequel Heads To 2027, Tom Cruise & Alejandro G. Iñárritu Pic Sets 2026 Release, 'Sinners' & 'Mickey 17' Switch Places". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  19. ^ "IMAX Investor Presentation October 2025". IMAX Corporation. Archived from the original on October 23, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.