Tron Franchise in Limbo After Disappointing Box Office Opening
Disney's Tron: Ares had a disappointing box office opening, earning $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally, putting the franchise in limbo.
The Tron trilogy, spanning 43 years, has been unable to reach the same level of success as other Disney franchises, despite being too successful to be considered a true bust or cult classic.
Like every other Hollywood studio, Disney has had its fair share of failed attempts at launching franchises (“John Carter,” anyone?).
- Tron: Legacy grossed $400 million worldwide before inflation, nearly 15 years ago.
- The franchise's limbo status is a result of its cultural and financial success, but inability to reach peak levels of other Disney IPs.
Author's summary: Tron franchise uncertain after poor box office.