US Edition'Tron: Ares' tops box office
Despite topping the U.S. box office, Tron: Ares' $33.5 million debut fell short of projections against its $150 million production budget, reflecting franchise challenges.
- This past weekend, Tron: Ares opened from roughly 4,000 theaters and grossed $33.5 million at the box office.
- The film's hefty budget, reported north of $150,000,000, combines with the Tron franchise's history dating to 1982 of struggling to be a major commercial draw.
- Variety noted the opening disappointed after predictions of up to $50,000,000, despite some favorable reviews including a three-out-of-four-star from The Associated Press and reported domestic totals near $36,000,000.
- If ticket sales don't improve, industry commentary warns Ares could very well spell the end for the Tron franchise, while Paul Dergarabedian said international box office may decide its profitability.
- Compared with Tron: Legacy, which grossed nearly $170 million in the US but faced profit challenges, October as a 'bridge month' likely hurt Tron: Ares's launch, box-office analysts say.
27 Articles
27 Articles
After Limp 'Ares' Opening, 'Tron' Remains in Franchise Limbo
Like every other Hollywood studio, Disney has had its fair share of failed attempts at launching franchises (“John Carter,” anyone?). But the trilogy of “Tron” films, released over the span of 43 years, finds itself in a franchise limbo, too successful culturally and financially to be a true bust or be given “cult” status, yet never reaching the peaks of the IP that made Disney a box office tour de force through the last two decades. This limbo …
‘Tron: Ares’ makes $33.5 million at box office debut, falling short of expectations
“Tron: Ares” powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney’s third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.Despite some favorable reviews — including a three-out-of-four-star one from The Associated Press — the new “Tron” film starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Jeff Bridges earned $33.5 million, according to Comscore estimates on Sunday. The big-budget project, reported to cost around $150 million, arri…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
