Disney's 'Ares' aims for a mid-to-high $30 million opening weekend, bolstered by Indigenous Peoples' Day. Competition from sports events may impact viewership.
'Ares' projected at mid-to-high $30M
Friday earnings estimated at $15M
Upcoming Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend
45% of K-12 schools closed Monday
Competition from MLB and NFL
Rotten Tomatoes audience score at 86%
Disney’s ‘Ares’ is projected to earn between $30 million over its opening weekend, with an estimated $15 million on Friday. The film’s success may depend on a strong Saturday and Sunday at approximately 4,000 theaters.
Ares Eyes Opening Weekend Box Office
Tron: Ares opened with a strong performance, earning approximately $45 million to $50 million domestically in its opening weekend. This marks a significant improvement over earlier conservative estimates of $30 million and surpasses the $44 million debut of the original Tron: Legacy from 2010.[1][2][3]
Thursday Previews and Audience Reception
The film garnered $4.8 million in Thursday night previews, a solid indicator of strong audience interest. Tron: Ares holds an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting positive viewer reception that likely supports its box office success.[2][4]
Competition and Market Context
The movie opened during the Indigenous People’s Day holiday weekend, facing competition from Major League Baseball playoffs and NFL games. Despite this, it maintained strong ticket sales across approximately 4,000 theaters.[1][2]
Production and Franchise Context
Directed by Joachim Rønning and produced by star Jared Leto alongside former Disney production chief Sean Bailey, Tron: Ares had a production budget of around $180 million. It is positioned as a high-profile reboot within the Tron franchise, aiming to revitalize interest with modernized visual effects and storytelling.[2][1]
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