Ares Avoids Failure for Jared Leto’s $276M Sci-Fi Sequel

Summary

• Tron: Ares could replicate the box office failure of Blade Runner 2049: similar genre and theme, and Leto in a major role.
• Despite the risks, Tron: Ares has the potential to be a success, aided by the previous box office success and critical reception of Tron: Legacy.
• Tron: Ares must avoid the fate of Blade Runner 2049: focusing on critical acclaim to drum up anticipation for the sequel film.

The long-awaited sequel will be released next year Tron: Ares and I really hope he avoids the problems that plagued Jared Leto Blade Runner 2049 bomb. The third film of the Tron franchising, Ares will focus on a sophisticated artificial intelligence program called Ares that is catapulted from the digital world into the real world while completing a mission. Legendary actor Jeff Bridges is set to reprise his role as Kevin Flynn for Tron: Areswhose supporting cast will include Gillian Anderson, Evan Peters, Jared Leto, Cameron Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Greta Lee and Hasan Minhaj.

It’s been more than ten years since Tronsecond voice of, Tron: Legacy It was released in theaters. Although it doesn’t have the same originality as the 1982 original, I good memories of when I went to see Tron: Legacy in the cinemas as a childIt had a unique aesthetic that dazzled my youthful eyes and captivated me enough in its world to make me interested in watching the first film. Tron: Ares has the opportunity to ignite another generation of Tron fans, but I fear it may fall into the same trap as another popular sequel.

Tron: Ares Could Repeat Blade Runner 2049’s Box Office Failure

Blade Runner 2049 Lost Money

Tron: Areswho recently showed footage on D23, risks that follow a similar pattern to Blade Runner 2049 made upon its release in 2017. A sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 film, Blade Runner 2049 has a lot in common with Tron: Ares as it is another legacy sequel to a 1982 sci-fi film. Regardless of their genre, Tron: Ares AND Blade Runner 2049 have thematic commonalities in that they both address AI issues. AI is a hot topic in the media right now, and it can be fascinating if handled well, as is the case with personal favorites M3GAN AND After Yang.

Besides having a similar genre and theme, both Blade Runner 2049 AND Tron: Ares feature Leto in a major role. In Blade Runner 2049the actor played Niander Wallace, and in Tron sequel, plays the titular Ares. Leto himself is a controversial figure.with many taking a dislike to his performance and conduct on set for Suicide Squad but he is an actor who, in my opinion, can shine in the context of science fiction (see, for example, his dynamic performance in Jaco Van Dormael’s extravagant film). Mr. Nobody).

While many of these shared elements might seemingly lead to Tron: Ares“success, also risks having an end similar to Blade Runner 2049Despite the wait and all it had to offer, Blade Runner 2049 It was a box office flop. The film ended up grossing less than $300 million, likely failing to recoup its $150 million budget once advertising and marketing costs were added. Given Blade Runner 2049Fate, I fear, Tron: Ares could follow the same path as the 80s sequel.

Why Blade Runner 2049 Was a Flop and Why It Deserved Better

Blade Runner 2049: Critics Divided

In the seven years that have passed Blade Runner 2049the release of, I still wonder why exactly the movie flopped. It wasn’t the reviews that did it: the film earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88% among critics and audiences. Looking back at the release schedule, I can’t help but lament the fact that the film seemingly had no competition at the box office. And yet, Blade Runner 2049 has been plagued by complaints about sexism and problems with pacing.

While some of these claims have some basis, I still think that Blade Runner 2049 he deserved much better than it achieved during its run. As evidenced by its Oscar wins for Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects, Blade Runner 2049 It’s a visual marvel. The film is engaging, with a great lead performance from Ryan Gosling, and serves as a worthy sci-fi precursor to director Denis Villeneuve Dune film. However, the sequel film’s box office failure could be a harbinger of doom for Tron: Ares.

Blade Runner 2049
It was also nominated for Academy Awards for Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Production Design.

Tron: Can Ares Avoid Blade Runner 2049’s Box Office Problems?

Tron: Legacy Could Help Tron: Ares

Despite my fears, None of us should completely discard Tron: Ares‘ happened before he was even given a chance. Unlike Blade Runner 2049, Ares It benefits from the fact that another sequel came out between the original and the current one. Tron: Legacy It has given the opportunity to younger generations like mine to find their own investment in Tron universe, potentially empowering Ares. Tron: Legacy was also more successful in cinemas than Blade Runner 2049earning just over $400 million globally.

The potential success for Tron: Ares can also It will depend in part on its critical receptionWhile these elements are not always connected, rave reviews for the Tron sequel could be a big boost for the long-awaited sequel. While I’m still concerned about how Tron: Ares he’ll get by after what happened with Blade Runner 2049There’s still some time to go before excitement builds for the sequel film.