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'Verity' tops box office as 'Digger' flops for Warner Bros.
Original: On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office
Warner Bros. is facing a rough weekend as its new release 'Digger' bombed at the box office, landing far below expectations. Taking the top spot instead was 'Verity,' which debuted at No. 1. The flop comes at a delicate moment for the studio, which is on the verge of a major merger, adding pressure to its theatrical performance.
Why now: The film's failure lands right as Warner Bros. is preparing a major merger, raising concerns about the studio's finances.
Evidence
- On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office · WSLS
- On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office · Audacy
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