- Disney releases the first trailer for ‘Tron: Ares,’ the third film in the franchise.
- Jared Leto stars as Ares, a program entering the real world on a dangerous mission.
- Nine Inch Nails provides the soundtrack, blending new songs and a score.
- Jeff Bridges reprises his role as Flynn, with a voiceover in the trailer.
- ‘Tron: Ares’ premieres in theaters on October 10, 2025.
Disney Unveils First Trailer for ‘Tron: Ares’
Fifteen years after the release of Tron: Legacy, Disney has officially unveiled the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the highly anticipated third installment in the beloved sci-fi franchise. The film is set to hit theaters on October 10, 2025, and promises to take the series in a bold new direction. Directed by Joachim Rønning, known for his work on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, the movie features a star-studded cast led by Jared Leto.
Plot Details: Ares Enters the Real World
While the trailer keeps much of the storyline under wraps, it does reveal key elements of the plot. Jared Leto stars as Ares, a highly advanced program sent from the digital world into the real world on a perilous mission. According to Disney, this marks humanity’s first encounter with artificial intelligence beings, setting the stage for a high-stakes narrative that explores the collision of the digital and physical realms.
The trailer showcases stunning visuals, including light cycles slicing through police cars and massive Recognizer crafts hovering ominously over cityscapes. These sequences suggest that the boundary between the game grid and the real world has been shattered, flipping the script from previous films where humans entered the digital domain.
Jared Leto and a Star-Studded Cast
Jared Leto takes center stage as Ares, bringing his Oscar-winning talent to the franchise. The film also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, and Gillian Anderson. Notably, Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn, a character central to the first two films. While Bridges does not appear visually in the trailer, his voice can be heard delivering the line, “Ready? Cause there’s no going back,” hinting at his significant role in the story.
Nine Inch Nails Scores the Film
One of the most exciting revelations about Tron: Ares is its soundtrack, composed by the iconic industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. The duo of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, known for their Oscar-winning work on films like The Social Network, will contribute both a score and new songs to the movie. This marks a departure from the 2010 sequel, which featured a widely acclaimed score by Daft Punk. Nine Inch Nails’ distinctive blend of rock and electronic music promises to add a gritty, immersive layer to the film’s futuristic aesthetic.
The Legacy of Tron
The Tron franchise has long been celebrated for its groundbreaking visuals and innovative storytelling. The original 1982 film, starring Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, was a pioneer in computer-generated imagery (CGI) and became a cult classic despite modest box office success. Its sequel, Tron: Legacy, released in 2010, introduced a new generation to the digital world of the Grid, featuring state-of-the-art effects and a memorable Daft Punk soundtrack.
However, Tron: Legacy fell short of its box office expectations, leaving the future of the franchise uncertain. Over the years, the series has maintained a devoted fanbase, bolstered by attractions like the Tron: Lightcycle/Run ride. With Tron: Ares, Disney aims to reignite the franchise’s appeal and explore new narrative possibilities.
The first trailer for Tron: Ares offers a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come. From high-octane action sequences to thought-provoking themes about artificial intelligence and the merging of digital and real worlds, the film promises to be a visual and auditory spectacle. With Joachim Rønning at the helm and Nine Inch Nails providing the soundtrack, Tron: Ares is poised to deliver an epic cinematic experience.
Fans of the franchise won’t have to wait much longer, as Tron: Ares is set to premiere in theaters on October 10, 2025. Until then, the trailer serves as a thrilling reminder of why Tron remains a cornerstone of sci-fi cinema.
Sources: Disney, IMDb, Fifteen years after the last Tron film