‘Tron: Ares’ Brings Jared Leto’s Villain to the Franchise

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Prepare yourself for a return to The Grid, as the eagerly anticipated science fiction action follow-up, Tron: Ares, has now unveiled its debut trailer, which was initially revealed at the recent Cinemacon gathering.

This upcoming film titled Tron: Ares is helmed by director Joachim Rønning, known for his work on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Young Woman and the Sea. The screenplay has been penned by Jesse Wigutow (Daredevil: Born Again) and Jack Thorne (Adolescence). In the lead role of Ares, we have Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto, who is also known for his performances in Morbius and Dallas Buyers Club. The rest of the talented cast includes Greta Lee (Past Lives), Evan Peters (X-Men: Apocalypse), Cameron Monaghan (Gotham), Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show), Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), Arturo Castro (Broad City), Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Crown), and Sarah Desjardins (Yellowjackets).

Hailing from Walt Disney Studios, the upcoming film titled “Tron: Ares” serves as the latest chapter in the renowned science fiction series that originated in 1982 and was further developed with “Tron: Legacy” in 2010. Set to hit theaters on October 10, 2025, this new installment will be accompanied by a gritty and industrial soundtrack from Nine Inch Nails. For more details about the plot, you can find the official summary provided below.

As a captivated admirer, I’d rephrase it like this: “In the thrilling tale of Tron, I find myself drawn to the character Ares, an advanced digital entity dispatched from the digital realm on a perilous quest. This marks our initial human interaction with artificial intelligence beings.

‘Tron: Ares’ Is Due To Hit Theaters on October 10, 2025

In addition to the impressive lineup of actors, it’s now official that Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges will reprise his role in the upcoming film, Tron: Ares. Bridges originally starred in the 1982 debut of the Tron series, where he played a video game developer who was whisked into the digital world called The Grid. In the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, he portrayed both the human character Flynn and the program Clu. This film also introduced his son, who got trapped in The Grid as well, where he discovered that his father had been trapped for several decades.

The work on a new installment in the Tron series actually started over two decades ago, specifically in 2010. Although progress on “Tron: Ares” has been slow, producer Justin Springer believes that this is an ideal moment for viewers to revisit The Grid once more.

It seems that the concepts delved into during Tron are more applicable than ever before in today’s context, making this an opportune moment for a follow-up. There’s a significant journey ahead now, with existing attractions in place at multiple locations, including Shanghai. However, to ensure the story and team are flawless, there are still several steps to take before we can discuss the movie.

Director Joachim Rønning has hinted at what we can anticipate from the soundtrack. In the Tron series, Tron: Ares will deviate from the scoring style of Tron: Legacy, as it will not be scored by the renowned French electronic duo Daft Punk. Instead, Rønning is relying on the musical talents of Nine Inch Nails to convey this “emotional” narrative.

As I embark on this fresh installment of “Tron,” I’m excited to share that the music will be grittier and more industrial, thanks to the incredible work by Nine Inch Nails. I’ve always aimed to create a stark contrast between the pristine grid and the raw reality, and with Nine Inch Nails on board, we’re perfectly aligning this new “Tron” world with their edgy, industrial sound.

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2025-04-05 22:06