The “Tron” franchise is one of the more unique in the history of film. Despite being a pioneering project in the realm of visual effects when it was released in 1982, the original “Tron” is far from a great movie. Some might even say that it’s just bad. But the cult classic had enough popularity and promise that a sequel, “Tron: Legacy,” was made decades later. Unfortunately, that film didn’t kickstart a new franchise as Disney hoped.

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Once upon a time, Marvel was just a fledgling studio who were taking a big risk with 2008’s “Iron Man.” A blockbuster based on a second-tier superhero, and a film led by Robert Downey Jr. who was still rebuilding his career and public image, the movie could’ve gone sideways pretty quickly. Of course, it turned into a megahit, spawned two sequels, and paved the way for the Marvel behemoth that we know today.

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Disney Cancels ‘Tron 3’ Following The Disappointment Of ‘Tomorrowland’

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Duh? Garrett Hedlund Will Return For 'Tron: Legacy' Sequel

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'Tron: Legacy' Sequel Gets Another New Writer As Development Continues

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Disney's 'Tron,' Released 30 Years Ago Today

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