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Tron: Ares Flops with $132 Million Loss for Disney

10/31/2025

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Summary

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Disney released Tron: Ares on October 10, 2025, and it earned $60 million worldwide against a $180 million budget.
The film stars Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges and follows an AI program named Ares that develops human-like emotions.
Critics gave Tron: Ares a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences rated it 86%.
Analysts predict a $132 million loss for Disney, raising concerns about the franchise's future.

History

Historical Context

The Tron franchise began with the groundbreaking 1982 film, which introduced innovative computer-generated imagery and grossed $33 million. Despite its cult status, sustaining interest has been challenging, as seen with the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, earning $400 million, and the recent Tron: Ares, which, with a $180 million budget, only made $60 million, prompting Disney to reevaluate its production strategies.

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Story summary

Disney released Tron: Ares on October 10, 2025, and it earned $60 million worldwide against a $180 million budget.
The film stars Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges and follows an AI program named Ares that develops human-like emotions.
Critics gave Tron: Ares a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences rated it 86%.
Analysts predict a $132 million loss for Disney, raising concerns about the franchise's future.

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