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If there was ever a chink in the armor, it appeared during the film’s opening weekend. Industry analysts predicted a solid start of at least $45-50 million domestically and close to $100 million globally. Instead, Tron Aries debuted with a modest $33.5 million in the United States—well below projections and a stark contrast to previous entries in the franchise. Globally, the total opening was around $60 million, a figure that underscores the film’s struggle to make an impact.