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Tron: Ares Hits $104 Million Worldwide After 11 Days as Weekday Drops Deepen

Industry tallies point to a steep financial shortfall for Disney on the costly sequel.

Overview

  • The film has reached $104.1 million globally after 11 days, including $55.5 million in North America and roughly $48.6 million overseas, according to Box Office Mojo figures cited by Koimoi.
  • Second‑Monday ticket sales fell to $945,000, a 73.8% drop from the prior Monday, underscoring sharp weekday declines reported by Koimoi.
  • Koimoi notes the sequel would need about $450 million worldwide to break even on a $180 million production estimate using a 2.5x rule, with projections suggesting a $140–$160 million finish.
  • Deadline’s modeling, referenced by FandomWire, has been cited as placing the film’s losses at approximately $132.7 million.
  • Unnamed insiders cited by Deadline and relayed by FandomWire claim the project was partly intended to boost Tron theme‑park attractions, a theory that has not been independently verified.