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Disney Sets Jan. 7 Disney+ Launch for Tron: Ares With IMAX Enhanced After Box Office Letdown

The three-month pivot follows a $142 million global run that fell short, positioning the Disney+ debut as a gauge of audience interest.

Overview

  • Tron: Ares begins streaming on Disney+ on January 7 with IMAX Enhanced, offering the expanded aspect ratio and DTS sound on certified devices.
  • The film opened in theaters on October 10, debuting to $33.2 million domestically and reaching about $142.2 million worldwide.
  • A physical 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray release lands on January 6, underscoring an unusually brief theatrical-to-home window.
  • Directed by Joachim Rønning, the sequel stars Jared Leto alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, with a score by Nine Inch Nails.
  • Industry coverage attributes the rapid streaming move to weak ticket sales and cites widely reported—though disputed—production-cost figures near $348 million.