DIGGER (2026) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, SOUNDTRACK & MUSIC DETAILS

Digger, the original film from director Alejandro G. Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise, opened in theaters and IMAX on October 2, 2026. Shot entirely in VistaVision with cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki, the film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures as a Legendary Pictures production. Its official synopsis reads: "The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything."

Movie Facts

Title: Digger (2026)
Release Date: October 2, 2026 in North America, including IMAX; internationally from September 30, 2026
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast: Tom Cruise (reportedly Digger Rockwell), Riz Ahmed, John Goodman (as the US President, per comingsoon), Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Emma D'Arcy, Sophie Wilde, Burn Gorman, Robert John Burke
Music Director: Cosmo Sheldrake
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Banner: Warner Bros. Pictures (a Legendary Pictures production)

Soundtrack & Music

The original score for Digger comes from Cosmo Sheldrake, marking his first feature-film score. The score was announced on October 2, 2026 via WaterTower Music. The verified track titles announced so far are:

• "Six Million Barrels a Day"
• "Drowning"
• "Judy"
• "Ifs, Possibles and Coulds"
• "Avian Elegy (Reprise)"

The full soundtrack track count and running order remain unconfirmed.

Watch the Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Digger (2026) below.

FAQs

When was Digger released?
Digger opened in theaters and IMAX across North America on October 2, 2026, and began rolling out internationally from September 30, 2026.

Who stars in Digger?
Tom Cruise stars in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominees Sandra Hüller and Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Emma D'Arcy, Sophie Wilde, Burn Gorman, and Robert John Burke.

Who composed the score for Digger?
Cosmo Sheldrake composed the original score, his first feature-film score, announced via WaterTower Music on October 2, 2026.

What is Digger about?
Per the official synopsis, the most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.

For more on the film's star, read our Tom Cruise biography. You can also explore our guides to the Street Fighter (2026) movie, the Klara and the Sun (2026) movie, and The Raja Saab (2026) movie.