Verity and Digger Struggle at Weekend Box Office
New releases Verity and Digger both debuted to soft numbers and matching C+ CinemaScores, with Digger marking a career low for Tom Cruise.
The domestic box office saw a lackluster weekend as new releases Verity and Digger struggled to gain traction with audiences. Verity led the pair with a $33.6 million opening, while Digger arrived with $8 million.
Both films failed to impress moviegoers, with each title receiving a C+ CinemaScore. According to a report by deadline.com, the performance of Digger is particularly notable as it marks the lowest opening for a Tom Cruise film since 2007.
For historical context, the last time a Tom Cruise project saw such a low opening was in 2007, when Lions for Lambs debuted with $6.7 million. Other notable past performances include The Informant, which opened with $10.4 million in 2009, and Magnolia, which earned a C- CinemaScore in 1999. In contrast, It Ends With Us previously secured a stronger A- CinemaScore.
Quick answers
How much did Verity and Digger earn in their opening weekends?
Verity opened with $33.6 million, while Digger opened with $8 million.
What CinemaScores did the new films receive?
Both Verity and Digger received a C+ CinemaScore.
Is Digger's opening a record low for Tom Cruise?
Yes, it marks the lowest opening for a Tom Cruise film since 2007, when Lions for Lambs opened with $6.7 million.