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The clock above counts down to Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's next feature starring Tom Cruise, releasing in theaters on October 2, 2026.
Digger is Alejandro G. Iñárritu's next directorial feature, his first collaboration with Tom Cruise, distributed by Warner Bros. and releasing October 2, 2026. The film reunites Iñárritu with key collaborators behind the camera from Birdman, The Revenant, and Bardo, and is positioned as a major awards-season contender for the 2026-2027 cycle.
This is Iñárritu's first feature since Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) and his first English-language film since The Revenant (2015), which won him back-to-back Best Director Oscars alongside Birdman (2014).
Iñárritu's filmmaking — long takes, ambitious cinematography, and immersive sound design — paired with Cruise's commitment to physical performance is the core promise of Digger. Plot details are held tight ahead of the marketing campaign, but the film is being positioned as a prestige-drama awards contender rather than a populist Cruise vehicle.
Digger opens theatrically worldwide on October 2, 2026 through Warner Bros., with IMAX and premium-large-format presentations expected. Streaming follows roughly 45-60 days post-theatrical on HBO Max in territories where the service operates, with international rights split through Warner Bros. partners.
For more 2026 awards-window theatrical countdowns, see the Resident Evil (Zach Cregger) countdown. For more 2026 prestige films, see the Avatar Last Airbender Netflix Season 2 countdown.
When does Digger release? Friday, October 2, 2026 worldwide. Who directs? Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, The Revenant, Bardo). Who stars? Tom Cruise — his first collaboration with Iñárritu. Where can I watch? Theatrically first, with HBO Max streaming following the theatrical window.
