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Tron: Ares Tops Disney+ After Box-Office Collapse

Strong streaming interest offers limited relief for a film that grossed about $142 million on a budget above $200 million.

Overview

  • After its January 7 debut on Disney+, the film reached the platform’s top spot, according to FlixPatrol.
  • Theatrically, it earned roughly $142 million worldwide against reported production costs exceeding $200 million.
  • Analysts estimated a $450–$500 million break-even point, underscoring the size of the shortfall.
  • Industry reports say Disney is shelving further big-screen Tron projects following the movie’s underperformance.
  • Critical response landed at 53% on Rotten Tomatoes while audience sentiment was stronger at about 84% on the Popcornmeter, and the degree to which streaming can offset losses remains uncertain.