Box Office Update: Tron: Ares Falls Short of $40 Million Target
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Earlier this week, we predicted that Tron: Ares would struggle to meet its box office target, despite its fair-to-middling reviews. While our initial forecast was for a $40 million opening, Deadline reports that the third installment in the franchise is falling short, with an estimated opening weekend of $35-7 million. This is a significant drop from the $44 million Tron: Legacy opened with 15 years ago, adjusted for inflation. Despite the disappointing opening, the film's worldwide box office performance may still allow it to break even for the studio.
Interestingly, Tron movies have never truly resonated with the public. The original 1982 film was a notorious underperformer, and Tron: Legacy failed to generate enough revenue to pave the way for immediate sequels. The casting of Jared Leto, a controversial figure known for his underwhelming box office draw in films like Morbius, adds to the franchise's challenges. However, audiences seem to be enjoying Tron: Ares, as evidenced by its B+ CinemaScore.
Channing Tatum's Roofman, another star-driven film, is expected to open with a disappointing $8 million. Despite its quality, as praised in our review, the film's performance suggests that star-driven dramas are struggling to find success in theaters. If released a decade ago, Roofman would have been a hit. One Battle After Another, a $54 million production, is projected to take third place with $6.7 million, falling short of a hit but hopefully turning a profit. This performance may have influenced Warner Bros.' decision to let Amazon acquire the rights to Heat 2.
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