Warner Bros. Pulls Digger From Nearly 2,800 Theaters In Week 3
The studio's wide removal of Digger in its third week ranks among the largest theatrical drops ever, with the film projected to lose about $250 million.
Warner Bros. has removed Digger from nearly 2,800 theaters as the film enters its third week of release, according to Collider. The theater drop is described as one of the largest of all time.
The film is poised to lose an estimated $250 million.
Digger is a big-budget political satire starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. It was given a massive marketing push built around Cruise's legacy and opened to divisive reviews.
Despite the theatrical setback, Cruise remains a contender for a Best Actor nomination. The film has drawn vocal support from A-listers including Ben Affleck and Anne Hathaway, and currently stands at a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Quick answers
How many theaters did Warner Bros. remove Digger from?
Warner Bros. removed Digger from nearly 2,800 theaters entering its third week of release.
How much is Digger expected to lose?
Digger is poised to lose an estimated $250 million.
Who stars in and directs Digger?
Digger stars Tom Cruise and is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.