Tom Cruise stars as oil tycoon in satirical film Digger
Originally published Jul 13, 2026
By Willa Rowe · Polygon
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Key points
- Cruise transforms into a Southern oil tycoon in the trailer.
- The film is billed as a satirical comedy about environmental disaster.
- John Goodman plays an aging U.S. President who assigns the mission.
- Supporting actors include Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons and Riz Ahmed.
- Digger will open in theaters on October 2, 2026.
The first official trailer for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's upcoming movie Digger reveals Tom Cruise playing a Southern oil magnate whose greed triggers an environmental crisis. The character is tasked by the U.S. President, portrayed by John Goodman, to rectify the disaster, positioning the film as a political satire reminiscent of Don't Look Up and Dr. Strangelove.
Supporting cast members include Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed and Michael Stuhlbarg. Digger is slated for theatrical release on October 2, 2026, and may signal Cruise's shift toward award‑season material under Iñárritu's direction.
Read the original story: Polygon — by Willa Rowe