Tron Franchise in Limbo After Disappointing Box Office Opening
Disney's Tron: Ares had a disappointing box office opening, grossing $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally, leaving the franchise in a state of uncertainty.
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 cult classic or a complete failure.
Like every other Hollywood studio, Disney has had its fair share of failed attempts at launching franchises (“John Carter,” anyone?).
The franchise's limbo status is a result of its inability to replicate the success of other Disney IPs, with Tron: Legacy grossing $400 million worldwide before inflation, nearly 15 years ago.
Author's summary: Tron franchise uncertain after poor box office opening.