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Tron Aries opened across over 4,000 screens, debuting with $33.5 million on opening day, yet it fell short of expectations. The projected domestic gross was estimated at between $45 and $55 million, but the actual figures landed far below, culminating in a worldwide opening of only $60 million against a hefty production budget of approximately $180 million, excluding marketing costs. Interestingly, IMAX accounted for 67% of those sales, underscoring the importance of premium screens for blockbusters. For context, the legacy Tron: Legacy opened to $44 million (unadjusted for inflation), illustrating a stark decline in audience interest.