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Disney's Tron: Ares Falls Short with $139M Gross

11/17/2025

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In 2025, Disney's Tron: Ares grossed $139 million worldwide against a $220 million production cost.
Critics say the film fails to build on Tron: Legacy, which had a more cohesive story and character development.
Ares adopts a standalone approach, neglecting Legacy plotlines and arcs.
The animated series Tron: Uprising is highlighted as a strong narrative expansion, suggesting revisiting it could improve the Tron universe.

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Story summary

In 2025, Disney's Tron: Ares grossed $139 million worldwide against a $220 million production cost.
Critics say the film fails to build on Tron: Legacy, which had a more cohesive story and character development.
Ares adopts a standalone approach, neglecting Legacy plotlines and arcs.
The animated series Tron: Uprising is highlighted as a strong narrative expansion, suggesting revisiting it could improve the Tron universe.