Hideo Kojima Reviews 2026’s Most Divisive Movie, Digger
Hideo Kojima has become the latest high-profile creative voice to defend Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s controversial 2026 satirical black comedy starring Tom Cruise. The film has proven to be one of the year’s most divisive mainstream releases, with audiences and critics sharply divided on its merits—some view it as an insightful and relevant work, while others dismiss it as a bloated and self-aggrandizing mess.
Despite critical division, Digger has underperformed commercially, becoming a rare box office flop for star Tom Cruise. Rather than deterring defenders, however, the film has cultivated a passionate base of supporters across multiple creative mediums, earning the moniker “Digger nation.”
In a lengthy post on X, Kojima praised the film without restraint, describing it as “a film that all of us living in today’s world should see.” He emphasized that Digger is “a work that remains with the audience, provoking reflection and sounding alarms,” suggesting its message and impact will resonate for years to come.
Notably, Kojima drew parallels between Digger and Metal Gear Solid 2, one of his own most controversial and divisive works. The comparison highlights how both pieces provoke polarized responses while attempting to deliver deeper commentary on contemporary society. Like MGS2 before it, Digger appears designed to challenge and unsettle its audience rather than simply entertain.
The accumulating support from legendary artists across various creative fields suggests that despite its commercial struggles, Digger has achieved its apparent goal of generating meaningful cultural discourse and debate about its themes and artistic merit.