Tron: Legacy was profitable for Disney , profitable enough to justify making Tron: Legacy 2, but just barely. On a $175 million budget, Tron: Legacy pulled in over $400 million.
Read moreWhy didn’t they make a sequel to TRON: Legacy?
There were no reasons given as to why Disney was pulling the plug on the videogame-based sci-fi franchise, but the report did mention that the studio was trying to get Jared Leto involved before finally deciding a deal couldn’t be reached .
Read moreWas TRON: Legacy a success?
The film grossed $400 million during its worldwide theatrical run, making it a box office success . The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Sound Editing at the 83rd Academy Awards, but lost to Inception. Like its predecessor, Tron: Legacy has also been described as a cult film.
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