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Early box office estimates place Tron Aries’s opening in the range of $40-45 million domestically, a figure that aligns with projections from two weeks prior. With a total budget that could exceed $200 million, these numbers make it highly improbable for the film to recover its costs, let alone turn a profit. The dismal box office performance confirms that Disney’s recent streak of failures is unlikely to turn around anytime soon.
Why Is Disney Struggling?
The broader question on everyone’s mind: what has gone wrong for Disney? The company, once renowned for magical storytelling, appears to be caught in a cycle of missteps driven by poor leadership, an unwillingness to adapt, and misguided cultural messaging.