Get ready for a thrilling box office battle! Disney's 'Tron: Ares' is set to make a splash with its previews, and the numbers are looking impressive.
According to the latest reports, 'Tron: Ares' previews are estimated to reach a whopping $4.8 million, including the limited Wednesday early shows and yesterday's 2 PM screenings. This is a promising sign, especially considering the current state of the fall movie season. While the box office has seen a modest 2% increase compared to last year, with a total of $674 million+, it lacks the star power and appeal of previous adult-oriented films like 'The Smashing Machine' and 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey'.
But here's where it gets controversial... 'Tron: Ares', with its male-dominated cast, is facing stiff competition not just from other movies but also from sports events like the MLB playoffs and the NFL. Despite this, the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a solid 86%, which is a significant improvement over the previous installment, 'Tron: Legacy', which scored 64% fresh.
The previews for 'Tron: Ares' are definitely outperforming those of 'Tron: Legacy', which brought in $3.6 million back in the days of midnight previews. It seems 'Tron: Ares' is following a similar trajectory to other fan-favorite reboots like 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' and 'Alien: Romulus', both of which had impressive preview numbers. However, it's worth noting that 'Tron: Ares' is falling short of Lionsgate's 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes', which had a higher preview total.
And this is the part most people miss... advance ticket sales for 'Tron: Ares' were initially reported to be at $7 million, on par with 'Alien: Romulus', which ultimately opened to $42 million. So, the question remains: will 'Tron: Ares' live up to these expectations?
The previews for Joachim Rønning's movie are also outperforming 'Equalizer 3', which had a $3.8 million preview and a $35 million three-day opening. With a production cost of $180 million before P&A, this film is a significant investment.
In other news, the Miramax and Paramount romantic caper 'Roofman', starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, collected $1 million from 2,800 locations yesterday, with showtimes starting at 7 PM. Audiences gave it a solid 4 out of 5 stars on PostTrak, and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are currently at 82%. With a production budget of $19 million, 'Roofman' is set to expand its reach today at 3,362 sites.
So, will 'Tron: Ares' live up to its tracking and open to over $40 million? And how will it fare against the competition? These are the questions on everyone's minds. What are your thoughts? Do you think 'Tron: Ares' has what it takes to dominate the box office? Share your predictions and opinions in the comments below!
