This weekend sees the release of Digger, a dark comedy starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the Oscar winner. In the film, Cruise appears covered in prosthetics, a look that calls to mind Tim Robinson in I Think You Should Leave, where there is simply too much sh– on him.
The Mexican filmmaker Iñárritu, known for his Oscar-winning films such as Birdman and The Revenant, directed Digger. A writing team comprising Iñárritu, Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and Nicolás Giacobone penned the film. Its story centers on Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon described as greedy and egotistical, who must fix the world-ending disaster that his company created.
The cast of Digger includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons. The film has earned mixed-to-bad reviews from critics, and sits at a 50 percent score on the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. Still, we know you want to see the movie for yourselves. Keep reading to discover when and where you can watch Digger, along with our expectations for when it will stream on HBO Max.
Theaters First, Streaming Later
As of now, the Digger movie can only be watched in movie theaters when it opens on Friday, October 2, and viewers should use Fandango to find a screening close by. A streaming release is expected down the line.
HBO Max, the streaming platform owned by Warner Bros., will host the new Digger movie. The film comes from Warner Bros. Pictures. Viewers who wish to see the film at home must wait until it becomes available to purchase or rent digitally, or until it streams on HBO Max.
Is Digger on Netflix?
The film Digger isn’t available to stream on Netflix, and it probably won’t arrive there anytime soon. The explanation is straightforward: the movie is a Warner Bros. production, and Warner Bros. controls HBO Max. As a result, Digger will show up on HBO Max instead.
Those who subscribe to Netflix will have to be patient. No present arrangement exists for Digger to show up there.
HBO Max Pricing and Bundles
HBO Max offers two pricing tiers: a version with ads that costs as little as $10.99 per month, and an ad-free plan that runs $18.49 per month.
We suggest going for one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles that include Hulu and HBO Max if you’re looking to stream more and cut your monthly bill a little. The package with ads works out to $19.99/month, and the ad-free version runs $32.99/month.
When Will Digger Be on HBO Max?
HBO Max is expected to host Digger, with streaming projected for mid-December 2026.
Every new WB theatrical movie eventually streams on HBO Max, although the time between theater release and streaming has differed from film to film. Take Supergirl: it appeared on digital roughly one month after its debut in theaters, and reached HBO Max about two-and-a-half months after that initial release. If Digger follows the same path, it could arrive on digital close to early November 2026, with streaming on HBO Max following shortly after, around mid-December 2026.
Guesswork alone backs up that claim. Titles within the Warner Bros. home collection have changed from one release to another. For viewers who want to see Digger without delay, the cinema is the clear choice.
The Numbers Behind the Speculation
Here is what we know so far:
- Release date: Friday, October 2, in theaters
- Streaming home: HBO Max, owned by Warner Bros.
- Rotten Tomatoes score: 50 percent
- HBO Max price with ads: $10.99/month
- HBO Max price without ads: $18.49/month
- Disney+ Hulu HBO Max bundle with ads: $19.99/month
- Disney+ Hulu HBO Max bundle without ads: $32.99/month
- Speculated HBO Max window: mid-December 2026
What We Know For Sure
Fandango is where you buy tickets for the movie, which starts in theaters on Friday, October 2. It streams on HBO Max eventually, which is its home platform.
The specific day remains unknown. Any guess about November and December depends on how things have happened before, yet every film follows its own timetable.
Our Call On Digger
This piece is built around a question that remains open: when will Digger stream? The film is currently playing in theaters, and its streaming home is HBO Max. Beyond that, all information rests on conjecture. That conjecture arrives with disclaimers attached, which is the proper course to take. Still, the conjecture itself is just that — an educated guess rather than a confirmed fact.
The best approach for anyone hoping to see Digger on their own screen is patience. It is headed to HBO Max, with the release date set to be announced once the timing is confirmed. Until that moment arrives, theaters remain the sole option for viewing.
The film arrives in theaters on Friday, October 2. It streams exclusively on HBO Max, which is owned by Warner Bros., and holds a 50 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Subscribers can watch it with ads for $10.99 per month or without ads for $18.49 per month. The Disney+ Hulu HBO Max bundle with ads costs $19.99 per month, while the bundle without ads runs $32.99 per month. A mid-December 2026 window for HBO Max has been speculated.
The cast includes Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons.
This film is currently showing in cinemas. Its streaming debut is on the horizon. A prediction has been floated, yet the true course is plain: you can see it on the big screen this weekend, or you can watch it later on HBO Max. In either case, the movie will reach your screen soon enough.
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