Tron Franchise in Limbo After Disappointing Box Office Opening
Disney's Tron: Ares had a limp box office opening, grossing $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally, putting the franchise in limbo.
The Tron trilogy, spanning 43 years, has been unable to reach the same level of success as other Disney IPs, despite being too successful to be considered a true bust 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 original Tron film was released in 1982.
Disney's attempts to revive the franchise have been met with limited success, leaving its future uncertain.
Author's summary: Tron franchise faces uncertainty after poor box office performance.