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Tron: Ares Climbs Box Office, But Faces $200M Shortfall
7 Nov
Summary
- Tron: Ares has earned $135.4M globally, still far from $400M break-even
- Film surpassed Terminator: Dark Fate and Furiosa, but trailed Jared Leto's Tron: Legacy
- Leto's casting and lack of major star power hurt the film's visibility and performance
As of November 7th, 2025, Jared Leto's Tron: Ares is nearing the end of its theatrical run, but the film has managed to climb past a few titles before its lights fade. The movie has collected $69.2 million in the domestic market and another $66.1 million overseas, bringing its total worldwide earnings to a little over $135.4 million.
This steady climb has allowed Tron: Ares to surpass the lifetime numbers of Terminator: Dark Fate ($62.2 million) and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ($67.4 million) in recent weeks. However, the movie remains far from a financial success. With a production cost exceeding $180 million and heavy marketing expenses, Disney's break-even mark stands at around $400 million. This means Tron: Ares will likely close its run with a shortfall of at least $200 million.
Many fans and critics have blamed Jared Leto for the movie's poor performance, pointing out that the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy had enjoyed much stronger results. Leto's casting did little to generate interest, and the absence of a major star to lead the marketing campaign hurt the film's visibility. Despite these challenges, Tron: Ares has managed to keep finding small victories before its final curtain.
