Disney Dominates Weekend Box Office with TRON Ares in the Lead
This weekend, Disney’s latest installment, “TRON: Ares,” has dominated the box office, leading the charts with a $33.5 million opening. Directed by Joachim Rønning, known for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” “TRON: Ares” brings fresh attention to the decades-old franchise.
Weekend Box Office Highlights
- “TRON: Ares” – $33.5 million
- “Roofman” – $8 million
- “One Battle After Another” – $6.6 million
- “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” – $3.3 million
- “The Conjuring: Last Rites” – $2.9 million
TRON: Ares Leads the Box Office
“TRON: Ares” marked a notable premiere, but the film faces financial hurdles. With a budget of $180 million, slightly exceeding its predecessor, “TRON: Legacy,” the film’s opening weekend did not surpass expectations compared to previous sequels.
Globally, “Ares” launched with $60 million, including $27 million from international markets. The film may struggle to recoup its high production costs.
Competing releases and their Performance
“Roofman,” starring Channing Tatum, opened with $8 million. This aligns with other recent Tatum features. Despite a modest budget of $17 million, “Roofman” holds potential for profitability given its critical acclaim.
Further attention goes to Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another.” The film garnered $6.6 million over the weekend, maintaining a consistent presence with $54.5 million total in 17 days.
Other Noteworthy Films
“Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” added $3.3 million to its total, reaching $26.4 million domestically. Meanwhile, “The Conjuring: Last Rites” secured an additional $2.9 million, contributing to its impressive global tally of $473 million, making it a top earner this year.
Smaller Releases
The crime thriller “The Strangers: Chapter 2” shows lukewarm performance with $13.5 million after 17 days. On a smaller scale, “Good Boy” added $1.3 million, totaling $4.8 million.
In the realm of anime, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” accumulated $2.2 million, boosting its domestic earnings to over $128 million.
Overall, while Disney’s “TRON: Ares” leads the box office, its financial journey remains closely watched as competition continues heating up in theaters.
