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The numbers reveal a clear decline in consumer enthusiasm. For example, Disney’s Tron Aries, the month’s top film, earned a modest $63.4 million domestically, while The Rock-starring The Smashing Machine managed only $11.4 million in the U.S. and about $19.7 million globally. When even The Rock can't boost ticket sales, it signals that traditional star power and marketing might no longer guarantee box office success.