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Release of Alejandro G. Iñárritu film ‘Digger’

Overview

The film ‘Digger’, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and produced by Warner Bros., is preparing for release. The production stars Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an eccentric and powerful businessman attempting to save humanity after his industrial empire causes a potential global catastrophe. The film features a cast including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons, and was filmed entirely in VistaVision.

Described as a ‘comedy of catastrophic proportions’, the film’s release schedule includes a world premiere at a Royal Film Performance gala in London on September 22. Following the Venice Film Festival, release dates have been noted for early October, with international cinema and IMAX releases scheduled for late September and October 1.

Promotion for the film will extend to Japan, where Tom Cruise and Iñárritu are scheduled to visit from October 5 to October 7. This visit coincides with ‘Tom Day’ on October 6, a Japanese anniversary celebrating the actor. To mark the occasion, a red carpet premiere and screening will be held, supplemented by one-night-only advance screenings at 355 theaters across the country. The film is set for release in Japan on October 9.

In a recent interview with GQ, Tom Cruise described his role as an oil tycoon as ‘the most intense professional challenge of his career’ and the ‘peak of his acting abilities’. He noted that the project represents a departure from his typical action franchises.

Entities

Tom Cruise · Alejandro González Iñárritu · Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Digger · Warner Bros.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The film Digger is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. diariodopara.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tom Cruise stated that being 64 years old simply means he is 64 years old. diariodopara.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tom Cruise describes his role in the film Digger as the peak of his professional capacity. inmagazine.ig.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tom Cruise plays an oil tycoon in the movie Digger. inmagazine.ig.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tom Cruise transitioned from fixed salaries to negotiating a percentage of gross box office revenue. oantagonista.com.br

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Tom Cruise to visit Japan for ‘Digger’ promotion
Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu will visit Japan in early October to promote their new film ‘Digger’, featuring special screenings during the actor's ‘Tom Day’ anniversary.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Upcoming cinema highlights include ‘Digger’ and ‘Corpus Delicti’
Upcoming cinema highlights include Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’ starring Tom Cruise and Sandra Hüller, and Lena Stahl’s ‘Corpus Delicti’ based on the bestseller by Juli Zeh.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Tom Cruise to star in Alejandro G. Iñárritu film ‘Digger’
Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Tom Cruise are collaborating on the new film ‘Digger’, set for an international release in late September 2026.

Sources

cinematoday.jp · courage-online.de · diariodopara.com.br · episodi.fi · inmagazine.ig.com.br · nn.de · the-miyanichi.co.jp · unimexicali.com · uniradiosonora.com · urban.ro · volksfreund.de

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