On October 17, 2026, Gizmodo Japan released a video featuring a conversation between director Hideo Kojima and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who directed the film “DIGGER.”In the video, Hideo Kojima also discusses his own works, such as *Metal Gear Solid 2* and *Death Stranding*.
“All I Can Do Is Laugh”: The Current Situation
The film “DIGGER” is a Tom Cruise-starring movie that opened nationwide on October 9. In this film, Tom Cruise plays Digger, an arrogant man in power, and the story depicts how the world is thrown into chaos by him amid natural disasters.
During this interview, Director Kojima mentioned *Metal Gear Solid 2*. He stated, “It depicted a story where social media took on a life of its own,” and “that is becoming a reality right now.” He explained that the fear of untruths altering politics and daily life resonates with the “horror that leaves you with no choice but to laugh” portrayed in the film *DIGGER*.
Additionally, regarding the criticism the film “DIGGER” has received from those who haven’t seen it, Director Kojima also mentioned *DEATH STRANDING*.He noted that “people who haven’t played it have called it a ‘walking simulator,’” expressing his concern that such opinions still persist, as well as his fear regarding social media algorithms and AI that prevent corrective perspectives from reaching the people who need to hear them.
In this modern world, why did Director Iñárritu make this film? The interview touches on this very core question, so be sure to check out the original video and article.
The film “DIGGER” is now playing in theaters nationwide starting October 9.
