Tron: Ares earned around $105 million (approximately ₹875 crore) worldwide after 13 days of release. Of this, around $56 million (₹465 crore) came from North America, while $49 million (₹410 crore) came from international markets.
The film’s total budget — including production and promotion — is about $347 million (₹2,875 crore). That means the movie hasn’t even recovered one-third of its cost yet. Trade experts say that Tron: Ares will find it very difficult to break even through its theatrical run at this rate.
The opening weekend was below expectations. Disney had hoped for a $45–50 million (₹375–415 crore) start in the US, but the film only managed $33.5 million (₹280 crore). The second weekend saw a sharp fall in collections, and by the third week, daily earnings dropped to just $2–3 million (₹16–25 crore).
The movie, starring Jared Leto, opened at number one in North America, but the numbers quickly declined as audience interest flattened. Reviews have been mixed — while the visuals and music have been appreciated, critics feel the story lacks the emotional punch to sustain a large audience.
At the current pace, Tron: Ares may finish its theatrical run around $120–130 million (₹1,000–1,100 crore)worldwide — far below what it needs to recover its huge investment.
The only silver lining lies in post-theatrical revenue. Disney is expected to recover some money through streaming rights, TV deals, and home video sales, but those will only soften the losses, not eliminate them.
It’s a bittersweet moment for fans — seeing the Tron universe back on screen after years is exciting, but the slow box office response might make Disney rethink any plans for future sequels or spin-offs.
