Tom Cruise's film "The Dig" could face losses of up to $250 million by the end of its theatrical run. Industry sources predict that the film's global box office will not exceed $40 million. These loss figures are projections based on box office trends and not final financial results released by the studio.
"The Dig" earned $8 million in the U.S. domestic market during its opening weekend, with an additional $12 million from international markets. TheWrap cited industry insiders for these box office and loss projections; Warner Bros. has not yet commented.
Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the film is a satire centered on climate change. It has sparked division among critics and audiences, and promotional efforts focused on the controversy do not appear to have significantly boosted box office performance.