Disney’s latest film, Tron: Ares, has successfully captured $4.8 million from preview sales, which includes early access screenings on Wednesday and Thursday showings. The film is expected to dominate the weekend box office, with projections estimating its opening earnings to be between $40 million and $45 million.
Film Background
This threequel marks a significant return, releasing 15 years after Tron: Legacy. The movie is directed by Joachim Rønning, a Norwegian filmmaker, and features a cast led by Jared Leto, who plays the title character Ares. Greta Lee portrays Eve Kim, the CEO of ENCOM, while Evan Peters plays the antagonist, Julian Dillinger.
Production Cost and Audience Reception
Tron: Ares has a net production budget of at least $180 million. Currently, the film holds a mixed score of 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, raising questions about its reception compared to audience reviews.
Competing Releases
- Roofman
- Produced by Paramount.
- Starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.
- Generated $1 million in preview sales.
- Expected opening earnings are between $8 million and $10 million.
- Has a production budget of $19 million and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%.
- Plot centers on a veteran turned thief who robs McDonald’s.
- Soul of Fire
- Produced by Sony’s Affirm label.
- Earned $575,000 in previews.
Awards Contender
In the specialty box office, Amazon MGM Studios is releasing Luca Guadagnino’s psychological thriller, After the Hunt, in 17 theaters. This film delves into a sexual assault accusation affecting Yale’s philosophy department and features a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who are also credited for the music in Tron: Ares.
