VERITY OPENS NO. 1 WITH $32.6M WHILE TOM CRUISE'S DIGGER BOMBS WITH $8M — WEEKEND BOX-OFFICE RESULTS

Verity ruled the box office and Digger crumbled as the October 2–4 weekend delivered one of the most lopsided showdowns of 2026: Anne Hathaway's psychological thriller opened at No. 1 domestically with $32.6 million, while Tom Cruise's long-in-the-works satire limped to roughly $8 million, according to Exhibitor Relations.

Image: Amazon MGM Studios — Verity official trailer still

Verity Takes No. 1 With $32.6M

Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel and directed by Michael Showalter for Amazon MGM, Verity stars Hathaway opposite Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. The film's $32.6 million domestic debut topped the charts, giving Hathaway her third No. 1 opening of 2026 — a remarkable run for the Oscar winner, whose year keeps getting stronger. For more on the star, read our Anne Hathaway biography. Fans can also explore our Verity (2026) soundtrack and movie facts, and revisit the pre-release expectations in our Verity's $35M opening-weekend tracking report.

Digger's $8M Disaster

Cruise's gamble on an auteur-driven satire backfired badly. Digger, the Warner Bros. black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, managed just about $8 million domestically, landing fourth or fifth for the weekend — a stunning misfire for one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. It marks Cruise's lowest opening in 19 years; the last time he opened softer was Lions for Lambs in 2007, which debuted to $6.7 million.

The financial fallout could be severe. According to reports, the film's budget was at least $125 million per the Associated Press, with some reports putting it between $150 million and $180 million — and Deadline estimates Warner Bros. could lose roughly $150 million on the release, an industry estimate rather than an official figure. Audiences were equally cool: Digger earned a C+ CinemaScore, and its earlier tracking had pointed toward roughly $30 million, making the $8 million result far below expectations. Read our earlier coverage in Tom Cruise's Digger hits theaters.

Elsewhere on the chart, Sony's Resident Evil took second with $12.5 million, Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast placed third with $11 million, and Robert Pattinson's Primetime hovered around $8 million.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official trailer for Verity below, released by Amazon MGM Studios:

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Verity make in its opening weekend?

Verity opened to $32.6 million domestically, taking No. 1 at the box office for the October 2–4 weekend, per Exhibitor Relations.

How many No. 1 openings has Anne Hathaway scored in 2026?

Verity is Anne Hathaway's third film to open at No. 1 in 2026, making it a banner year for the actress.

How much money could Digger lose?

Industry estimates suggest Warner Bros. could lose roughly $150 million on Digger, per a Deadline estimate — though the studio has not confirmed any loss figure. Reported budgets range from at least $125 million (per the AP) up to $150–$180 million in some reports.

Is Digger Tom Cruise's worst box-office opening?

It is Cruise's lowest opening in 19 years. His last film to open softer was 2007's Lions for Lambs, which debuted to $6.7 million — meaning Digger is his weakest debut since then.