Tom Cruise launches Oscar campaign for new film Digger

Actor Tom Cruise has begun a high‑profile push to win his first Academy Award after 27 years without a nomination. He presented his upcoming film *Digger* at the opening ceremony of the World Cup final on July 19 and is promoting it as a strong Oscar contender. The movie, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is slated for release on 1 October.

Cruise’s career includes three previous Oscar nominations and an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. The new campaign highlights his long‑standing status as a Hollywood icon and references past roles that helped shape his reputation. In personal news, Cruise’s past relationship with Penélope Cruz and his involvement with the Church of Scientology are also noted in media coverage.