Jared Leto's latest action-packed sci-fi spectacle, Tron: Ares, is still showing on IMAX screens across North America and playing in 4,000 theatres, but it struggles to match the legacy of its predecessor, Tron: Legacy, which hit screens 15 years ago.
The movie has grossed over $100 million worldwide so far, but its $180 million production cost looms large against these numbers.
Tron: Ares Box Office - Sharp Domestic Drop In Second Weekend
The domestic performance took a hit in the second weekend, collecting only $11.1 million, a sharp drop of nearly 67% from its $33.2 million opening. Despite this decline, the film has crossed the $50 million mark domestically and stands at just above $102.9 million worldwide. Even compared to Legacy, Ares is falling behind. Legacy had a second weekend drop of 56.5%, and even 15 years later, it set a higher benchmark for sequel earnings.
Tron: Ares International Box Office Push
Industry analysts predict Tron: Ares will reach between $70 and $80 million domestically, still well below expectations for a film of this scale and budget. The international box office has provided some support, especially with the China release, where the film made about $2.8 million. Overall, the second weekend overseas brought in $14.1 million from 53 markets, marking a 47.2% drop from the prior weekend.
Tron: Ares Surpasses Materialists But Falls Short Of Expectations
Jared Leto's Tron: Ares has surpassed A24's Materialists, a modestly budgeted romantic drama starring Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, and Dakota Johnson, which earned $102.5 million globally (per Box Office Mojo). The current difference between the films stand at $300K but the gap is expected to widen further before Tron: Ares ends it theatrical run.
While surpassing Materialists is notable, the picture changes when looking at expectations. Tron: Ares is projected to finish its global run between $140 and $160 million, far below the $400 million that Legacy earned more than a decade ago and nowhere near its own break-even point.

