Ben Affleck Defends Digger as Ben Stiller Reacts on X
Affleck said the backlash to Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger should not be celebrated; Stiller responded with a question mark emoji.
Ben Affleck defended Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger during an appearance on Happy Sad Confused with Josh Horowitz on October 13, 2026, saying the public reaction to the film's box office performance should not be celebrated as a bomb.
Affleck argued that punishing risky movies leads to homogenized films. Ben Stiller responded with a question mark emoji on X to a clip of Affleck's remarks about Digger.
Digger earned $8 million during its opening weekend against a production budget of $125 million to $180 million. Variety reported that the film would need $350 million to break even. It holds a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 319 reviews.
Affleck also recalled harsh press coverage around 2003 and 2004 that he now considers irresponsible, according to comingsoon.net. The film was co-written by Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and Nicolás Giacobone.
Quick answers
How much did Digger earn in its opening weekend?
Digger earned $8 million during its opening weekend.
What is Digger's Rotten Tomatoes score?
The film holds a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 319 reviews.
What did Ben Stiller say about Ben Affleck's Digger comments?
Ben Stiller responded with a question mark emoji on X to a clip of Affleck's remarks about Digger.