Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto, has reached $104.1 million in global box office revenue after a $33.2 million debut in its opening weekend. Despite this milestone, the sci-fi action film appears unlikely to break even since it still needs an additional $345.9 million to meet its $450 million target, calculated with the 2.5x multiplier on its $180 million production budget.
Current Standing Among 2025’s Top Grossers
The film is nearing a position among the top 30 highest-grossing movies of 2025, surpassing titles such as The Accountant 2, The Naked Gun, and A Working Man in total worldwide revenue. Tron: Ares is also close to exceeding the lifetime global earnings of Christopher Nolan’s 2006 sci-fi psychological thriller, The Prestige, which has received critical praise but modest box office attention.
Comparative Box Office Figures of Tron: Ares and The Prestige
Box Office Mojo data reveals the following breakdown for the two films:
- Tron: Ares – North America: $55.5 million
- Tron: Ares – International: $48.6 million
- Tron: Ares – Worldwide Total: $104.1 million
- The Prestige – North America: $53.1 million
- The Prestige – International: $56.5 million
- The Prestige – Worldwide Total: $109.6 million
Currently, Tron: Ares trails The Prestige by about $5.5 million globally. However, with its present box office momentum, the latest Tron film is expected to surpass Nolan’s film soon.
Milestones Ahead in the Global Box Office
To secure a place within the top 30 grossing films of 2025, Tron: Ares must surpass the total earnings of the Japanese animated movie Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback, which stands just above $105 million worldwide. With less than $1 million remaining to close that gap, this milestone is expected imminently.
Plot and Cast Overview of Tron: Ares
Directed by Joachim Rønning, Tron: Ares is set fifteen years after the events of Tron: Legacy. The story centers on an advanced digital program named Ares, who is transported into the real world to undertake a perilous mission. The cast includes Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, and Jodie Turner-Smith, adding notable talent to the franchise.
Looking Forward: The Film’s Financial Outlook
While Tron: Ares is on track to surpass The Prestige and enter the 2025 top-grossing charts, its path to profitability remains uncertain given the considerable earnings still required. Observers will likely watch its next box office performances closely to see if the film can sustain momentum and approach its break-even point amid challenging market conditions.
“Tron: Ares is closing in on a spot among the top 30 highest-grossing titles of 2025.” – Koimoi
