Tom Cruise and acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu appeared together at the 2026 CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 14, to present an extended first look at their upcoming film, 'Digger'. The Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures project marks a rare foray into dark comedy for Cruise, who is best known for action roles, and a return to feature filmmaking for Iñárritu, the Oscar-winning director of 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant'.
According to reports from the event, the footage shown was described as a character-driven, satirical story. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the presentation emphasized the unique collaboration between the star and the auteur director. The appearance generated significant buzz among theater owners and industry professionals gathered at the annual convention.
The film 'Digger' was officially announced by Warner Bros. in late 2025, with Iñárritu directing from his own script. This CinemaCon presentation served as the first major promotional push for the project, signaling the studio's confidence in its awards season potential. No official release date was confirmed during the presentation, but it is expected to premiere in late 2026 or 2027.
