Tom Cruise’s New Film Channels Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove Vibe

Tom Cruise is set to star alongside Jesse Plemons in a highly anticipated film that pays tribute to one of Stanley Kubrick ’s most celebrated works. The project, titled Digger, draws inspiration from Kubrick’s 1964 classic, but with a unique and modern twist that sets it apart from anything Cruise has done before.

Modern Spin on a Cinematic Classic

Jesse Plemons recently opened up about the film, describing the script as both unusual and deeply compelling.

“It’s one of the strangest, funniest, most tragic scripts I’ve read. There’s a kind of modern-day ‘Dr. Strangelove’ thing, and then it becomes something else entirely.”

While the full plot remains under wraps, it’s clear that the movie takes cues from Kubrick’s satirical masterpiece, which famously explored the absurdity of nuclear conflict and the brink of global disaster.

Kubrick’s original film, Dr. Strangelove, starred Peter Sellers, James Earl Jones, and George C. Scott, and followed a world teetering on the edge of catastrophe due to the actions of a single man. In a similar vein, Digger centers on Cruise’s character, a powerful figure whose decisions threaten to push humanity toward apocalypse.

Star-Studded Cast and Creative Team

According to early details, Cruise plays a man described as “the most powerful man in the world,” who races against time to prove he can save humanity from a disaster of his own making. The ensemble cast features Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sophie Wilde, Riz Ahmed, Emma D’Arcy, and Jesse Plemons.

The film is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and produced by Legendary Pictures. Digger is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, and promises to deliver a blend of dark comedy, high stakes, and thought-provoking themes reminiscent of Kubrick’s influence.

New Direction for Cruise After Mission: Impossible

With the conclusion of the Mission: Impossible saga in 2025, Cruise found himself at a crossroads in his career. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning marked the end of an era, leaving fans eager to see what the action star would tackle next.

Digger could signal a fresh chapter for Cruise, who may be shifting toward roles that blend humor, darkness, and his signature intensity. The film’s mix of satire and suspense offers a new playground for the actor, who’s spent years thrilling audiences with high-octane stunts and globe-trotting adventures.

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