Disney's Tron: Ares had a disappointing box office opening, grossing $33.5 million domestically and $60 million globally.
This lackluster performance has put the franchise in a state of uncertainty, leaving it unable to reach the same level of success as other Disney IPs.
Despite previous attempts to revive the franchise, including Tron: Legacy, which grossed $400 million worldwide, the series remains in limbo.
Why does Disney keep reviving it?
The trilogy of Tron films, spanning 43 years, is too successful to be considered a true failure, yet not successful enough to achieve the same level of box office success as other Disney franchises.
Author's summary: Tron franchise faces uncertainty after poor box office opening.