Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has graced the cover of premier entertainment magazines on numerous occasions, adopting a vast range of memorable looks throughout his storied career. Film enthusiasts remember his crisp navy uniform from A Few Good Men, his long flowing locks during the release of Interview With The Vampire, traditional warrior armor in The Last Samurai, and a high-tech combat exoskeleton for Edge Of Tomorrow. Over the years, his action franchise Mission: Impossible generated several striking cover shots, depicting him framed by blazing fire or airborne on a motorcycle. However, his latest magazine cover presentation departs completely from tradition. Instead of showcasing the actor as himself, the publication presents him fully transformed into his fictional movie persona, Digger Rockwell.
Inside Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Apocalyptic Comedy Digger
The upcoming October 2026 issue of the film magazine offers an exclusive, detailed exploration of Digger, an ambitious new movie project uniting Cruise with acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The feature digs deep into the dark heart of what is being described as an unconventional apocalyptic disaster comedy. In an in-depth conversation, director Iñárritu outlines his distinct artistic vision for reinventing the disaster genre. Meanwhile, Cruise details the physical and psychological preparation required to embody Digger Rockwell, a character unlike any he has previously portrayed in his career. Co-stars including Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, and John Goodman also share their experiences inhabiting the chaotic cinematic world crafted for the movie, accompanied by previously unseen stills from the production.
Previews of Major Upcoming Cinematic Releases
Beyond the primary coverage of Digger, the magazine issue features updates on a slate of major upcoming Hollywood productions. Readers will find an exclusive preview of Marvel's new T'Challa in Black Panther III, along with a detailed look into the survival story Whalefall. The issue provides a status update on screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's project The Social Reckoning, alongside early previews of the live-action Street Fighter movie and the existential narrative of VisionQuest. Additionally, actress Saoirse Ronan offers insights into her role in Bad Apples, while Andrew Garfield discusses portraying a revolutionary leader in The Uprising.
Publication Details and Theatrical Release Date
The October 2026 magazine issue will hit newsstands on Thursday, August 27, with online pre-orders available for readers ahead of publication. Meanwhile, the feature film Digger is scheduled to arrive in movie theaters worldwide starting October 2.
