Warner Bros. Pictures is scheduled to release the Alejandro G. Iñárritu film "Digger" in theaters this Friday, October 2, 2026. The movie, which stars Tom Cruise as oil magnate Digger Rockwell, is a satire centered on a climate disaster involving a massive methane leak and a runaway ice shelf.
The production marks a return to large-scale cinema for Iñárritu, who previously directed "Birdman" and "The Revenant." The film features cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki and was shot in VistaVision. The narrative utilizes a meta-fictional structure, revealing early in the runtime that the events are being presented as a staged play.
The plot follows Rockwell as he manages an oil platform in Greenland. The central conflict arises when a glacier nicknamed "Judy," described as five times the size of Washington, D.C., breaks off and threatens Europe. John Goodman portrays U.S. President Compson, who leads an all-male cabinet seeking a solution to the environmental crisis. The cast also includes Riz Ahmed as a scientist named Ganesh and Sandra Hüller.
Viewers will notice a departure from Tom Cruise's recent action-oriented roles, as he portrays a character defined by dialogue-heavy scenes and "male ego." The film’s focus on the fossil fuel industry and climate change addresses topics that are subjects of ongoing national and international debate. The inclusion of a scene involving a United Nations-like body suggests the story intends to reflect global political dynamics regarding energy policy and environmental regulation.
The film joins a history of climate-focused media such as the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," but uses a fictionalized, satirical approach to the subject matter. Following its theatrical debut on October 2, the film's success will be measured by its commercial performance and critical reception. No specific dates for home media release or streaming availability were provided in the reports.