Tron: Ares didn't get off to the best start at the box office, but its support from audiences may be stronger than it appears. Ares is the third attempt by Disney to reboot the Tron franchise, this time with a new AI character played by Jared Leto. Programs are emerging from the Grid and into the real world in a battle between two gigantic tech conglomerates.

Ares is only the third film in a franchise that has existed for 43 years. There are decade-long gaps between each film, and Ares ' opening weekend box office could explain why. The film made $60.5 million worldwide, coming in well below its projections. With a $180 million production budget, it'll be a tough task for the film to become profitable for Disney.

With a 57% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, Ares may not have

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