Part 4/7:
The Financial Troubles and Franchise Viability
Given the projected total earnings and the heavy costs involved, it’s unlikely Tron Aries will recoup its investment. Factoring in marketing and distribution, the film might end up with total gross numbers between $150-200 million—less than its production budget alone, let alone other costs like promotion. This underperformance could spell an end to any future installments or reboot attempts, as studios tend to halt development on flops of this magnitude.