The third installment in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, was showcased during Disney’s D23 Expo 2024 in Anaheim, California. The event offered fans a glimpse into the neon-lit digital world that has captivated audiences since the original Tron movie in 1982. Jeff Bridges, the iconic actor who starred in the original film, joined the cast on stage, including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Evan Peters, to reveal the first trailer of the upcoming movie.
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This film comes 15 years after the release of Tron: Legacy, continuing the story with a fresh narrative and a cast filled with both returning and new faces. The trailer hinted at the central theme of the movie, focusing on contemporary debates surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and the influence of big tech on society. One of the most striking lines from the trailer was delivered by Evan Peters, who stated, “We’ve been looking in the wrong direction for intelligent life.” This was followed by a chilling line from Jared Leto’s character, who ominously declared, “I came here to find something. Something important. Permanence.”
Evan Peters, Greta Lee and Jared Leto tease their characters in ‘Tron: Ares’ #D23 pic.twitter.com/uiksCwyyrY
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Action Scenes of Tron Universe
The trailer stayed true to the essence of the Tron franchise, featuring stunning neon visuals and adrenaline-pumping motorbike chases that have become synonymous with the series. These elements, combined with a modern take on the themes of AI and technology, suggest that Tron: Ares will not only appeal to long-time fans but also attract a new generation of viewers.
The movie’s visual fidelity is a testament to the technological advancements in filmmaking, further enhancing the cyberpunk aesthetic that the Tron series is known for. The highly detailed and immersive world showcased in the trailer hints at an experience that could rival, or even surpass, its predecessors.
Nine Inch Nails to Score Tron: Ares, Replacing Daft Punk
One of the most exciting revelations from the panel was the announcement that the score for Tron: Ares will be produced by the legendary industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. This marks a significant shift in the musical direction of the Tron series, which previously featured a score by Daft Punk in Tron: Legacy (2010). The French electronic duo’s soundtrack for the 2010 film was widely praised and became a defining element of the movie’s identity.
Nine Inch Nails, led by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, has an impressive track record in film scoring. The duo won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2011 for their work on The Social Network and have been involved in scoring several other high-profile films, including The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Mank. Their collaboration on Tron: Ares promises to bring a darker, more intense musical atmosphere to the film, aligning well with the movie’s themes of AI and the quest for permanence.
The inclusion of Nine Inch Nails adds another layer of depth to Tron: Ares, suggesting a fusion of the franchise’s futuristic visuals with a soundscape that reflects the film’s underlying tension and drama.
Cast and Release Date for Tron: Ares
Directed by Joachim Rønning, Tron: Ares features an ensemble cast led by Jared Leto, whose involvement in the project has generated considerable interest. Evan Peters, known for his roles in X-Men: Apocalypse and American Horror Story, is another key figure in the movie, alongside Greta Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, and others round out the diverse and talented cast.
Jeff Bridges’s return to the franchise is particularly noteworthy, as his character, Kevin Flynn, is a central figure in the Tron universe. The combination of new characters and familiar faces hints at a narrative that bridges the past and future of the Tron saga.
Tron: Ares is scheduled to hit theaters on October 10, 2025, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of one of science fiction’s most visually distinct and thematically rich worlds.
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