Overview

• The Disney sequel launched to about $60–60.5 million worldwide, including roughly $27 million from international markets with China opening next weekend.
• The debut trailed pre-release projections of $40–50 million domestically and fell below 2010’s Tron: Legacy opening of $44 million unadjusted.
• Reports peg the production budget at about $180 million before marketing, prompting concern over the film’s break-even path after a soft start.
• Audience response was comparatively strong with a B+ CinemaScore and higher audience ratings, while critics were mixed on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Premium formats accounted for an outsized share of sales (IMAX, Dolby and 3D near 67%), and the opening crowd skewed heavily male, signaling limited reach beyond core fans.