The film, starring Jared Leto, entered its 14th day with no major turnaround in sight, as collections remain disappointingly low despite strong visuals and a nostalgic brand name.
In 14 days, Tron: Ares has managed to earn around $106 million (₹875 crore) worldwide. Out of this, approximately $57–58 million (₹470–475 crore) came from North America, while the remaining $48–49 million (₹400 crore) came from international markets. Unfortunately, this figure falls far short of covering its reported budget of $347 million (₹2,875 crore), which includes production and marketing costs.
The film’s daily earnings have dropped sharply over the past week. After a lackluster second weekend, Day 13 saw a modest collection of about $0.9 million (₹7–8 crore), and early estimates for Day 14 suggest a similar or slightly lower number, around $0.8–1 million (₹6–8 crore) globally.
While the movie opened at number one in North America, audience interest faded quickly due to mixed word-of-mouth. The visuals and score have been praised, but the story and emotional depth have been criticized, leading to weak repeat viewership.
The film’s steep fall in its second week and the tepid overseas response make recovery nearly impossible through theatrical earnings alone. At the current pace, Tron: Ares is expected to finish its global run at around $120–130 million (₹1,000–1,100 crore) — far below the break-even point.
The only silver lining for Disney now lies in post-theatrical revenues from streaming platforms, satellite rights, and merchandising, which may cushion some of the losses. However, the film’s underperformance raises serious questions about the future of the Tron franchise.
Despite its visual brilliance and grand scale, Tron: Ares has turned out to be one of the most underwhelming sci-fi releases of the year. Its box office journey is a reminder that even strong brand names and star power can’t always overcome a weak storyline or audience disconnect.
