Disney could scrap the TRON saga after the resounding failure of its last film with Jared Leto: “No one asked for this reboot”

Internal sources indicate that Disney could withdraw TRON after TRON: Aresthe last film starring Jared Leto, was a failure at the box office.

It recently landed in theaters TRON: Aresthe third movie from the popular Disney science fiction saga that, on this occasion, features Jared Leto in front of the cast.

Its plot revolves around Ares, a highly sophisticated computer program that is sent from the digital world to the real world to tackle a dangerous mission that It will mark humanity’s first encounter with beings created by artificial intelligence.

Although the premise is innovative for the franchise, the new installment has not aroused the expected interest among the public and is being a failure at the box office, grossing just over $60 million worldwide during its opening weekend.

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Disney would consider shelving the franchise after the failure of TRON: Ares

In view of the poor reception of its latest installment, Disney would be considering withdrawing TRON of his future film plans and let the franchise rest in peaceaccording to internal sources The Hollywood Reporter.

Although many viewers believe that the reason for the low interest is due to Jared Leto (an actor who lately is better known for sinking the franchises he steps on), according to experts the interpreter’s presence in the film has had nothing to do with it (at least not in its entirety).

“You could have hired Ryan Gosling, it wasn’t going to work. Nobody asked for this reboot. If you say: ‘Tron: Ares It’s good, we just needed a different actor,’ you’re kidding yourself,” one of the sources tells the outlet.

Of course, there is no lack of reason, since no more and no less than 15 years have passed since it was released in theaters. TRON: Legacythe previous installment and first sequel to the original film released in 1982. Yes Legacy It already had a low reception in theaters, it was to be expected that this next part was not going to attract as much public attention.

TRON: Ares It has been in cinemas in Spain since October 10, 2025. and, if the sources are correct, it will be the last film in the saga that we see on the big screen. Do you think Disney will shelve the franchise?

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