Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Tom Cruise Praises Royals at Digger’s London Premiere
Tom Cruise premiered his new movie, Digger, in London.
Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales attended the event.
They met Cruise and other members of the cast and crew.
The premiere was also a charity event supporting The Film and TV Charity.
Cruise thanked the royal couple for helping the arts.
He also praised director Alejandro González Iñárritu.
The movie is about a powerful man who tries to save humanity after causing a disaster.
Digger is expected in theaters on October 2.
Cruise said people still want to see real performances and craftsmanship even as artificial intelligence develops.
Tom Cruise welcomed Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales at Digger’s world premiere in London.
The Leicester Square premiere served as this year’s Royal Film Performance, raising proceeds for The Film and TV Charity.
Cruise thanked the royal couple for supporting the arts in the United Kingdom and worldwide.
The event featured the film’s cast and crew, including director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Riz Ahmed and John Goodman.
Digger is scheduled for theatrical release on October 2 through Warner Bros. Pictures, while Cruise said audiences still value real experiences amid artificial intelligence’s growth.
- Who
- Tom Cruise, Prince William, Princess Catherine of Wales, director Alejandro González Iñárritu, and the Digger cast and crew.
- What
- The world premiere of Digger was held as the Royal Film Performance, with Cruise praising the royal couple’s support for the arts.
- When
- September 23; Digger is scheduled to release in theaters on October 2.
- Where
- Leicester Square in London, with a related discussion at BAFTA headquarters.
- Why
- The Royal Film Performance raised proceeds for The Film and TV Charity, and Cruise said the royal couple support the arts.
- Film
- Digger
- Premiere venue
- Leicester Square, London
- Charity event
- The Royal Film Performance
- Beneficiary
- The Film and TV Charity
- Director
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Release
- October 2 through Warner Bros. Pictures
- AI discussion
- Cruise said audiences continue to value real things and human craftsmanship