Tron Franchise in Limbo After Disappointing Box Office Opening
Disney's Tron: Ares had a disappointing box office opening, grossing $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally, putting the franchise in a state of uncertainty.
The Tron trilogy, spanning 43 years, has been unable to achieve the same level of success as other Disney franchises, despite being too successful to be considered a true failure or cult classic.
Like every other Hollywood studio, Disney has had its fair share of failed attempts at launching franchises (“John Carter,” anyone?).
- Tron: Legacy (2010) grossed $400 million worldwide before inflation.
- The franchise's limbo status is evident in the disappointing opening of Tron: Ares.
Despite this, Disney continues to revive the franchise, leaving its future uncertain.
Author's summary: Tron franchise faces uncertainty after poor box office opening.