Warner Bros. Pictures CEOs Pam Abdy and Mike DeLuca have finally shared updates about the eagerly awaited Tom Cruise Digger movie, set for release on October 2, 2026. Alongside this, Anne Hathaway’s Flowervale Street will premiere earlier, on August 14, 2024, offering audiences two high-profile films from the studio.
Voyage Into the Vision Behind Digger
In a recent interview with TheWrap, Abdy and DeLuca expressed strong enthusiasm for Digger and gave insight into its production. They revealed having already viewed a cut of the film, praising Cruise’s performance as exceptional. According to Abdy, the film represents something truly new and original.
We’re really excited about Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s movie Digger. He’s next-level,
Pam Abdy said.
He reinvents the wheel every time. That movie is stunning,
Mike DeLuca added.
Abdy described the film as uniquely surprising.
Nothing you’ve ever seen. That’s what’s so brilliant. This is the fourth time I’ve worked with him. He never repeats himself, and he’s constantly taking you into his mind and his vision and surprising you. And this movie does exactly that.
A Star-Studded Team Propelling Digger
Digger is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and co-written by Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris, and Nicolás Giacobone. This project follows Iñárritu’s English-language films like The Revenant (2015). The movie stars Tom Cruise alongside Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sophie Wilde, Riz Ahmed, and Emma D’Arcy. Cruise and Iñárritu also produce the film, complemented by cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and editor Conor O’Neill, forming a highly skilled creative unit.
New Direction and Title for Anne Hathaway’s Sci-Fi Feature
Meanwhile, Warner Bros. executives confirmed that Flowervale Street will be retitled, though the new name remains under wraps. Mike DeLuca described the film with enthusiasm, emphasizing its unique tone under the guidance of David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams.
I’m really excited about this Twilight Zone kind of J.J. Abrams-produced movie that David Robert Mitchell, who’s usually an indie director, did.
Mike DeLuca said.
Flowervale Street’s Retro Sci-Fi Mystery
Directed and written by Mitchell, Flowervale Street is a sci-fi movie featuring Anne Hathaway as the lead, supported by Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery, P.J. Byrne, and Chris Coy. The plot centers on a family in the 1980s gradually uncovering strange events occurring in their neighborhood. The film is produced by Abrams and Mitchell under Bad Robot, Jackson Pictures, and Warner Bros. Pictures banners.
Anticipated Impact and What Audiences Can Expect
With the Tom Cruise Digger movie promising a distinctive black comedy and an artistic vision from Iñárritu, audiences can anticipate a thought-provoking cinematic experience that pushes creative boundaries. Flowervale Street’s blend of sci-fi and mystery infused with J.J. Abrams’ production expertise sets the stage for an atmospheric, suspenseful story, offering a fresh take on nostalgic thriller genres. Both movies are positioned to make significant impacts on the studio’s upcoming slate, fueling anticipation for their respective premieres in 2024 and 2026.
