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Tom Cruise Unveils “Digger” — Comedy Oil Disaster Hits 2026

6/25/2026

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Tom Cruise Previews

Tom Cruise attended the Mission: Impossible premiere in Leicester Square, London, and posted a video preview of Digger.
Warner Bros. set Digger for release on October 2, 2026, and director Alejandro González Iñárritu called it a comedy about an oil disaster that could trigger war.
The cast includes John Goodman (actor) as an ailing U.S. President and actors Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sandra Hüller, Sophie Wilde and Emma D’Arcy.

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Tom Cruise Teases

J.J. Abrams publicly tweeted that a glimpse of Tom Cruise’s film Digger will blow the audience’s mind.
Cruise’s Digger retrospective video has surpassed 10 million views and drawn likes from global industry peers.
Deadline said earlier speculation of a Venice debut is unlikely, noting the festival probably will not screen Digger.

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Tom Cruise Trailer

The “Digger” trailer backs its footage with Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing.”
The trailer hides Tom Cruise’s face, showing only silhouettes or wide shots.
Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Inarritu teams with Cruise for their first film together.
The promo montage stitches clips from over a dozen of Cruise’s past dramas, comedies, sci-fi and epics.

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Tom Cruise Previews

Tom Cruise attended the Mission: Impossible premiere in Leicester Square, London, and posted a video preview of Digger.
Warner Bros. set Digger for release on October 2, 2026, and director Alejandro González Iñárritu called it a comedy about an oil disaster that could trigger war.
The cast includes John Goodman (actor) as an ailing U.S. President and actors Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sandra Hüller, Sophie Wilde and Emma D’Arcy.

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