Tron: Ares' box office failure reveals a bigger problem of Disney's own making

The news article discusses the box office failure of the recent Disney film "Tron: Ares" and the broader challenges the company has faced in translating its animated successes into live-action fantasies. The article suggests that the Tron movies, which include the original 1982 film and its 2010 sequel "Tron: Legacy," are emblematic of Disney's struggles to capture the magic of its animated properties in live-action form. While the original Tron was a modest success, the sequel, "Tron: Legacy," failed to replicate that, and the latest installment, "Tron: Ares," has also reportedly underperformed at the box office. The article suggests that Disney's attempts to translate its animated magic to live-action fantasies have often been met with mixed results, and the Tron franchise serves as a case study for this broader challenge. The article does not provide detailed financial figures or analysis, but instead focuses on the broader narrative of Disney's struggle to successfully adapt its animated properties to live-action.