Tron Franchise in Limbo After Disappointing Box Office Opening
Disney's latest attempt to revive the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, has resulted in a limp box office opening, grossing $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally.
This lackluster performance has left the franchise in a state of limbo, unable to achieve the same level of success as other Disney IPs. Despite its cultural and financial impact, the Tron trilogy, spanning 43 years, has failed to reach its full potential.
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every other Hollywood studio, Disney has had its fair share of failed attempts at launching franchises, the Tron franchise remains a unique case, being too successful to be considered a true bust, yet not successful enough to be a major box office draw.
- Tron: Legacy, released in 2010, grossed $400 million worldwide before inflation.
- Tron: Ares opened with $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally.
Author's summary: Tron franchise struggles after disappointing opening.