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Disney's Tron: Ares Bombs with $14.3M Opening Weekend

10/12/2025

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Tron: Ares Disappoints

Disney's Tron: Ares opened to $14.3 million, far below projections of over $45 million.
The threequel features Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges with a $180 million budget.
Tron: Ares trails its 2010 predecessor Tron: Legacy, which opened with $17.5 million.
Channing Tatum's Roofman opened with $3.25 million, underperforming against expectations in a crowded market.

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Historical Context

The Tron franchise began with the original film in 1982, which became a cult classic due to its innovative visual effects. Its sequel, Tron: Legacy, released in 2010, grossed $17.5 million in its opening weekend, reflecting a strong legacy. However, the subsequent film, Tron: Ares, opened to only $14.3 million, indicating a decline in audience interest amid a competitive entertainment landscape.

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Tron: Ares Disappoints

Disney's Tron: Ares opened to $14.3 million, far below projections of over $45 million.
The threequel features Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges with a $180 million budget.
Tron: Ares trails its 2010 predecessor Tron: Legacy, which opened with $17.5 million.
Channing Tatum's Roofman opened with $3.25 million, underperforming against expectations in a crowded market.

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