Released on October 10, 2025, Tron: Ares is the latest film in the Tron franchise starring Jared Leto. While critics gave the sci-fi action movie a lukewarm response, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%, audiences rated it much higher at 86%. Despite this disparity, the film’s box office results during opening weekend showed only moderate success.
Worldwide, Tron: Ares has grossed $66.8 million, placing it among the top 50 highest-grossing films of 2025. However, with a production cost estimated at $180 million, the movie faces significant challenges in becoming profitable from theatrical release alone.
Box Office Performance Compared to Other 2025 Releases
Tron: Ares has outperformed several 2025 movies such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Long Walk, Black Bag, and Nobody 2. Most notably, it has surpassed the total lifetime box office earnings of Al Pacino’s 1983 crime classic Scarface. The two films’ global earnings provide an interesting comparison in box office reception across genres and eras.
Based on data from Box Office Mojo, Tron: Ares and Scarface have the following box office summaries:
- Tron: Ares Domestic: $40.1 million
- Tron: Ares International: $26.7 million
- Tron: Ares Worldwide: $66.8 million
- Scarface Domestic: $46 million
- Scarface International: $20.4 million
- Scarface Worldwide: $66.4 million
Breaking Down Franchise Comparisons and Future Prospects
Tron: Ares narrowly edges past Scarface in total global revenue, a margin that may increase as the sci-fi film continues in theaters. The initial Tron movie premiered in 1982, followed by Tron: Legacy in 2010. When comparing these three films, Tron: Ares exceeds the first film’s box office total but remains far behind the 2010 sequel by approximately $333 million.
Given its current performance and the substantial lead Tron: Legacy established, it is unlikely that Tron: Ares will surpass that film’s earnings.
The Story and Cast Behind Tron: Ares
Directed by Joachim Rønning, Tron: Ares is set fifteen years after the events of Tron: Legacy. The storyline centers around Ares, an advanced digital Program who is transported into the physical world for a high-stakes mission. The movie features a cast including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, and Jodie Turner-Smith, contributing to the film’s blend of science fiction and action elements.
Implications of the Box Office Results and What to Expect Next
While Tron: Ares’ global receipts have given it an edge over Scarface at the box office, the high production budget suggests the film may face challenges recouping its investment during its theatrical run. Future earnings from other revenue streams such as streaming, home entertainment, and licensing could impact its overall financial success.
The franchise’s continued viability may depend on audience engagement and critical reception in the coming weeks, as well as potential future installments or related projects.
“Tron: Ares has already surpassed the global earnings of Al Pacino’s Scarface by a narrow margin, a gap that is likely to widen in the coming weeks.” ?Box Office Mojo analyst
