Tron: Ares Continues Jared Leto’s Box Office Woes
Disney’s decision to continue the Tron franchise with Tron: Ares, directed by Jared Leto, has proved to be a risky move. The film has suffered a 67% drop in its second weekend and has only grossed $104 million worldwide in its first two weeks, according to Deadline. With a budget of $220 million, Ares is predicted to lose $132.7 million.
This is just the latest in a series of box office disappointments for Leto, who has struggled to find success in franchise films. His next project, Masters of the Universe, where he portrays the villain Skeletor, is already raising concerns due to Leto’s track record.
Leto’s recent films, including Blade Runner 2049, Morbium, and Haunted Mansion, have all underperformed at the box office. While Leto is an Academy Award-winning actor, his choice of projects seems to be impacting his box office appeal negatively.
Despite Leto’s talent, there is a pattern of selecting projects that fail to resonate with audiences. The success of Suicide Squad in 2016 is an outlier in his career, but even that film received mixed reviews.
Masters of the Universe, set to be released in 2026, faces an uphill battle to attract audiences. The film will need to rely on nostalgia for the 1980s franchise to succeed. However, with a talented director like Travis Knight and a star-studded cast including Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, and Morena Baccarin, there is hope for the project.
Leto’s box office troubles may not be solely due to his personal controversies but rather the projects he chooses. With the upcoming release of Masters of the Universe, there is uncertainty about whether the film will break Leto’s streak of box office disappointments. Only time will tell if Leto can find success in the ever-competitive world of franchise films.
