Tron: Ares Stalls at $126 Million as October Box Office Hits Lowest Since 1997
The $180 million sequel remains far from profitability, with industry estimates indicating roughly $450 million would be required to break even.
Overview
- After three weeks in theaters, the film has grossed about $65 million in the U.S. and roughly $60 million overseas for $125–126 million worldwide.
- Reviews skew mixed, with a 53% Rotten Tomatoes score noted in box office coverage.
- The tally lags Bradley Cooper’s Limitless by about $36.5 million at the global box office, based on Box Office Mojo data.
- Domestic earnings still trail Disney’s John Carter lifetime total, underscoring the film’s weak stateside run.
- Jeff Bridges acknowledged the sluggish start in an EW interview and suggested some films gain appreciation over time.