Jared Leto’s Disney Action Sequel That Will “Make You Wish A.I. Destroyed Hollywood” Could Make ‘Morbius’ Box Office Look Good

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Though the original *Tron* film from 1982 has become a beloved cult classic, it wasn’t a huge hit in theaters. Its 2010 sequel, *Tron: Legacy*, received similar mixed reviews and modest box office numbers, quickly gaining its own cult following. Unfortunately, it appears a third attempt won’t fare much better. The new film had an opening day box office even lower than *Morbius*, a recent Marvel movie that was considered a flop.

Joachim Rønning directed *Tron: Ares*, which takes place 15 years after the events of *Tron: Legacy*, continuing the franchise’s storyline. The film features returning actors like Jeff Bridges, alongside new cast members including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Gillian Anderson. Like previous *Tron* movies, critical reviews have been varied. Here’s a brief overview of the plot:

TRON: Ares tells the story of Ares, a highly advanced artificial intelligence who travels from the digital world to our own on a perilous mission. This event represents humanity’s first contact with true A.I.

The new film *Tron: Ares* had a disappointing opening, earning just $14.3 million on Friday. This is less than the opening day for the poorly received film *Morbius*, and has led to lowered expectations for its weekend box office total—now projected at $30 million, down from $45 million. Even hitting the original $45 million projection would have been considered a major underperformance, given the movie’s $180 million production cost.

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2025-10-11 18:32