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John Goodman Claims 'Digger' Was 'Killed' by Critics Before Release
- John Goodman believes the critical reception to 'Digger' killed the movie before its release.
- 'Digger' is one of the biggest Hollywood bombs of 2026, earning only $49 million against a budget of $125–180 million.
- The film's poor performance is attributed to negative pre-release buzz, according to John Goodman.
- 'Digger' cost over $160 million to produce, making it unlikely to break even.
- The film's box office failure is expected to impact future projects and investments in similar genres.