Trend: Experiences. Topic: Audience Expectations. Digger presents an unusual audience paradox: Tom Cruise remains one of cinema’s most recognizable stars, yet his presence did not translate into a blockbuster opening. The film debuted with just $8 million in North America and $20 million globally, suggesting that audiences were not simply choosing whether they wanted to see Tom Cruise—they were deciding whether this particular Tom Cruise experience was worth a theatrical visi