Tron: Ares
As of late September
2025,
Tron: Ares has not been released and therefore does not have full,
public reviews. However, preview screenings and soundtrack releases have
generated early buzz and critical commentary. The film, which features a new AI
program entering the human world, is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025.
Early reception
The first footage shown at CinemaCon 2025 drew
a positive response, with critics and commentators noting the striking visuals
of the digital world invading the real world. This was seen by some as a fresh
and exciting take that moves the franchise forward instead of repeating the
formula of past films.
However, some fans have expressed apprehension
about the shift in story focus. In contrast to earlier films that followed a
human entering the Grid, Ares is centered on an AI program,
played by Jared Leto, journeying into the real world. Questions have been
raised about whether this new angle will connect with audiences in the same way
as the human-focused narratives of Tron and Tron:
Legacy.
Soundtrack review
The film's score, composed by Nine Inch Nails
(Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross), has received positive early reviews, with
critics calling it a "biodigital triumph".
·
A
new sound for Tron: The industrial rock sound of Nine Inch Nails is a change from
the electronic scores of Wendy Carlos and Daft Punk on previous films. Director
Joachim Rønning described the music as fitting the film's "grittier, more
industrial" atmosphere.
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Not
just a score: The soundtrack also
functions as a standalone Nine Inch Nails album, featuring four vocal tracks
with Trent Reznor.
Story and thematic changes
Tron: Ares is a sequel to Tron: Legacy but focuses
on a new story rather than resolving the cliffhanger from the previous film.
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AI
in the real world: The new narrative is
seen as highly relevant given current discussions around emerging AI
technology. Creator Steven Lisberger called it a metaphor for technology
outpacing human imagination.
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PG-13
rating: The film is the
first in the franchise to be rated PG-13, a step up from the PG ratings of
its predecessors. This indicates more intense action and potentially darker
content.
Cast and characters
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Jared Leto stars
as Ares, an AI program with ambitions of becoming a "real boy".
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The film features a
new ensemble cast including Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, and
Gillian Anderson.
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Jeff Bridges returns
to reprise his role as Kevin Flynn. However, according to Director Rønning, no
other cast members from Legacy were brought back to avoid
cheap fan service.
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