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Disney Sets January 7 Disney+ Debut for "Tron: Ares" With IMAX Enhanced

The move follows a weak theatrical run that grossed about $142 million against a reported $348 million cost.

Overview

  • Disney+ will offer an IMAX Enhanced version with IMAX’s expanded aspect ratio and DTS audio on certified TVs and AV receivers.
  • The film opened October 10 and has earned $142.2 million worldwide after a $33.2 million domestic debut, according to Deadline.
  • Industry reporting cites an estimated $348 million production budget, underscoring how far the release fell from a theatrical break-even.
  • Critical response skewed negative to mixed, with praise for the visuals and Nine Inch Nails score and criticism of the story and characters.
  • A Tron: Ares overlay at Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle / Run is slated to end in January 2026, according to cast member reports.