Disney’s new film, *Tron: Ares*, starring Jared Leto, has been a box office disappointment. Surprisingly, some are attributing the film’s failure to the ongoing effects of COVID-19.
The new sci-fi movie, which cost $180 million to make, only earned between $35 and $37 million during its opening weekend. This was a significant letdown, as experts predicted it would make as much as $50 million. To put that in perspective, the previous *Tron* movie opened with $44 million fifteen years ago (which would be about $81.92 million today), and even that was considered a weak opening at the time.
Jared Leto’s latest film, *Tron: Ares*, isn’t performing well at the box office. Many on social media are comparing it to the recently released *Madame Web*, describing both as visually impressive but lacking substance. Despite positive comments about the film’s look, audiences haven’t been drawn to see it in theaters.
According to PostTrak, just 57% of moviegoers said they would definitely recommend *Tron: Ares*. It also received a B+ CinemaScore, which is the same score as the previous *Tron* film, *Tron: Legacy*. These results are fairly average for a big-budget movie intended to revive the franchise.
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 57% score from critics and a high 86% audience score. However, the audience score may be skewed because it currently only includes ratings from users who bought tickets through the Fandango app, as per Rotten Tomatoes’ recent policy.
Deadline claims the pandemic is still significantly hurting movie ticket sales, but that explanation doesn’t seem accurate.
Recent movies like *Deadpool & Wolverine*, *Inside Out 2*, and *The Batman* have done well in theaters, showing that audiences still go to the movies for films they’re excited about. The issue isn’t lingering concerns about COVID-19, but rather that *Tron: Ares* didn’t generate enough excitement to draw people to the cinema.
Why Tron: Ares Failed
The film is visually appealing, but viewers and critics agree it lacks a strong or engaging story. It prioritizes impressive visuals over a meaningful narrative.
Interest in the *Tron* franchise has faded after a long gap since *Tron: Legacy*. Newer generations aren’t familiar with it, and even longtime fans weren’t excited enough to see the latest movie in theaters.
Jared Leto’s recent films, like *Morbius* and *House of Gucci*, haven’t been well-received, and his star power seems to be fading. He’s also been dealing with serious accusations of sexual assault, adding to the challenges he currently faces.
The movie’s marketing relied heavily on flashy images and technical details, but failed to connect with audiences on an emotional level or explain what the story was actually about. As a result, most people didn’t understand the film’s premise.
Disney has faced another setback with its sci-fi films. Following disappointing results from *Lightyear* and *Strange World*, the recent shelving of *Tron: Ares* suggests the studio is struggling to replicate the success of its past sci-fi movies.
With a production budget of around $180 million, plus money spent on marketing, *Tron: Ares* probably needs to earn over $400 million globally just to cover its costs. Current expectations suggest that reaching this goal will be difficult.
The recent film *Tron: Ares* didn’t fail because of the pandemic; it struggled due to a weak story, people being tired of the franchise, and a general lack of excitement from viewers. Disney’s choice to bring *Tron* back with Jared Leto as the lead could be remembered as a major mistake.
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2025-10-12 04:02