On cusp of merger, ‘Digger bombs for Warner Bros., ‘Verity’ takes No. 1 at box office

Warner Bros.’ film "Digger" suffered a major box office flop during its opening weekend in New York and across North America. The poor performance resulted in one of the worst debuts of Tom Cruise's career.

The commercial failure coincided with a critical juncture for the studio, occurring on the cusp of Warner Bros.' merger with Paramount. This marked a bitter final note for Warner Bros. as it operates as a standalone studio.

Meanwhile, "Verity" claimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office, contrasting with the struggles of the Warner Bros. release.