Disney's 'Tron: Ares' has opened with an estimated $60.5m at the global box office, with $33.5m in North America and $27.0m across 51 international markets.
The film's opening failed to match its predecessor 'Tron: Legacy', which began with $44m in North America and $23m from its initial 26 international territories in 2010.
Based on this start, it’s hard to envisage Tron: Ares reaching $400m, despite the benefit of 15 years of ticket price inflation.
Production budget for the Joachim Ronning-directed film is reported at $180m. Latin America proved a strong region for Tron: Ares, where the film delivered a 40% market share and opened top of the box office in all territories.
Mexico, which opened with an estimated $2.9m, is the top international territory. One Battle After Another has now reached $138m.
Author's summary: Tron: Ares opens with $60.5m globally.