What was the performance of One Battle After Another compared to Tron: Ares?

One Battle After Another, the latest from director Paul Thomas Anderson, earned $6.6 million domestically and $21.6 million globally, a strong performance considering its estimated $17 million-$19 million budget.

What other notable films were released around the same time as Tron: Ares and One Battle After Another?

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, the fantasy musical from DreamWorks, earned $3.3 million domestically and $10.5 million globally, while the biopic Soul on Fire and indie films If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and After The Hunt also found modest success.

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Tron: Ares Stumbles at Box Office Despite Star-Studded Cast

Q: How did Tron: Ares perform at the box office?

Tron: Ares, the sci-fi threequel directed by Joachim Rønning, earned $33.5 million domestically and $60.5 million globally, a disappointing performance given its high $180 million budget.

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Summary

Tron: Ares opens to $33.5 million domestically, $60.5 million globally
One Battle After Another earns $6.6 million domestically, $21.6 million globally
Tron's $180 million budget could exceed $220 million with marketing costs

Tron: Ares Stumbles at Box Office Despite Star-Studded Cast

On the weekend of October 12, 2025, the sci-fi film Tron: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning, easily topped the box office charts, but its performance was far from rewarding. The film, which features an impressive ensemble cast including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jodie-Turner Smith, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, earned $33.5 million domestically and $60.5 million globally.

While Tron: Ares more than tripled the earnings of the next-best performing film, One Battle After Another, the latter's $6.6 million domestic and $21.6 million global haul was a success, considering its estimated $17 million-$19 million budget. In contrast, Tron's $180 million budget could easily exceed $220 million when marketing costs are factored in, putting the film's financial viability in jeopardy.