Oscar-Winning Director’s Original Epic Opens in Theaters and IMAX on October 2, 2026

One of the year’s most anticipated original films is almost here.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have unveiled “Digger,” a bold new thriller from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu (The Revenant, Birdman). Led by Tom Cruise, the original story combines political intrigue, psychological drama, and large-scale spectacle in what promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Filmed entirely in VistaVision and designed for the immersive IMAX® experience, Digger arrives in North American theaters and IMAX on October 2, 2026, with an international rollout beginning September 30, 2026.

Tom Cruise Leads a High-Stakes Story of Power and Survival

Tom Cruise stars as Digger, described as the most powerful man in the world, whose actions unleash a catastrophic global disaster.

As civilization teeters on the brink of collapse, Digger embarks on a desperate mission to convince the world that he is humanity’s only hope. With time running out and the consequences of his decisions growing more devastating by the moment, he must confront impossible choices while attempting to save the very world he helped endanger.

Combining intense suspense with deeply personal themes, Digger explores leadership, responsibility, redemption, and the consequences of unchecked power.

An Award-Winning Ensemble Cast

Joining Tom Cruise is an exceptional cast filled with Academy Award winners and nominees.

Cast

• Tom Cruise as Digger
• Riz Ahmed as Ganesh
• John Goodman as President of the United States
• Sandra Hüller
• Michael Stuhlbarg
• Jesse Plemons
• Robert John Burke
• Emma D’Arcy
• Burn Gorman
• Sophie Wilde

Alejandro G. Iñárritu Returns With a New Original Vision

Following his acclaimed work on films including Birdman, The Revenant, Babel, and Amores Perros, Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns as director, co-writer, and producer of Digger.

The screenplay is written by:

• Alejandro G. Iñárritu
• Alexander Dinelaris
• Nicolás Giacobone
• Sabina Berman

The story is by Iñárritu and Sabina Berman.

An Oscar-Winning Creative Team

Behind the camera, Digger reunites Iñárritu with several acclaimed collaborators and Academy Award winners, including:

• Emmanuel Lubezki – Director of Photography
• Stephen Mirrione – Editor
• Conor O’Neill – Editor
• Dennis Gassner – Production Designer
• Richard Johnson – Production Designer
• Jacqueline West – Costume Designer
• Alessandro Bertolazzi – Makeup and Hair Designer
• Kazu Hiro – Prosthetic Makeup Designer
• Francine Maisler – Casting Director
• Cosmo Sheldrake – Composer

Filmed Entirely in VistaVision for IMAX

Digger was photographed entirely in VistaVision, a large-format filmmaking process that delivers exceptional image clarity and scale. Combined with IMAX presentation, audiences can expect breathtaking visuals designed specifically for the biggest theatre screens.

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Digger (2026)

Release Date

• International: September 30, 2026
• North America: October 2, 2026

Studio

• Warner Bros. Pictures
• Legendary Pictures

Genre

• Thriller
• Drama

Director

Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Writers

• Alejandro G. Iñárritu
• Alexander Dinelaris
• Nicolás Giacobone
• Sabina Berman

Story By

Alejandro G. Iñárritu & Sabina Berman

Producers

• Alejandro G. Iñárritu
• Mary Parent
• Tom Cruise
• Michael Sharp

Executive Producers

• Joshua Grode
• Sabina Berman
• Alexander Dinelaris
• Nicolás Giacobone
• Jez Butterworth
• Emmanuel Lube