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‘Tron: Ares’ Box Office Disappoints, Director Signals Next Chapter

Early returns raise doubts about a follow-up despite strong technical notices.

Overview

  • The threequel opened to roughly $60 million worldwide against forecasts near $80–$90 million, including about $33.2 million in North America.
  • Critics praise the production design and a widely acclaimed Nine Inch Nails score, while pointing to thin storytelling and uneven character work, with ratings hovering in the mid‑50s on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Director Joachim Rønning said he shot a credits tease and confirmed he has ideas for a potential TRON 4.
  • Industry analysis highlights that future prospects hinge on steadier holds and stronger international play after the soft launch.
  • Coverage also underscores the film’s notable choice to exclude the Tron program entirely, a decision drawing attention from longtime fans.