The action icon, celebrated for jaw-dropping feats in Mission: Impossible, Top Gun: Maverick, Jack Reacher, and American Made, is venturing into new territory with Digger an unpredictable, high-energy comedy directed by visionary Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
For the first time in over a decade, Tom CruiseCruise steps away from his action-hero persona to showcase his comedic timing and dance moves all while sporting cowboy boots and wielding a shovel.
On December 18, Tom Cruise shared the film’s first teaser on Instagram, captioning it:
“In Digger we trust. DIGGER. A comedy of catastrophic proportions. Only in theatres October 2026.”
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The teaser immediately teases the film’s eccentric and chaotic tone. It opens with a spade striking a carpeted floor as a man in shorts and cowboy boots prepares to dig.
The scene then shifts to a dock, accompanied by seagulls, before showing the man skipping along railings with his shovel signaling the film’s quirky blend of physical comedy and absurdity. Warner Bros.’ first poster reinforces the film’s chaotic charm with the tagline: “A comedy of catastrophic proportions.”
Digger features a star-studded ensemble, including John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Emma D’Arcy, Sandra Hüller, Sophie Wilde, and Riz Ahmed. The screenplay is crafted by Iñárritu with his Birdman collaborators Alexander Dinelaris and Nicolas Giacobone, along with acclaimed playwright Sabina Berman.
While plot details remain under wraps, reports suggest Cruise plays a man attempting to prove himself humanity’s savior before disaster strikes promising a unique mix of humor, chaos, and cinematic spectacle.
With Tom Cruise stepping beyond action and Iñárritu bringing his visionary direction, Digger is shaping up to be an audacious, hilarious, and visually inventive cinematic ride.
The film is slated for October 2026, offering fans a fresh and unexpected side of the superstar.
