The Grid is breaking free. With Tron: Ares, Disney launches the iconic sci-fi franchise into uncharted territory, introducing a bold new narrative where digital intelligence enters the real world. Directed by Joachim Rønning and led by Academy Award-winner Jared Leto, the third installment in the Tron saga is poised to explore the moral, technological, and human consequences of artificial intelligence like never before.
Ares Enters the Real World
Unlike its predecessors, Tron: Ares flips the core premise of the franchise. Rather than humans entering the digital world, the film follows Ares, a sentient program played by Jared Leto, who is sent from the Grid into our reality. This inversion introduces high-concept tension and a visual spectacle that blends neon-drenched sci-fi with grounded, real-world grit.
Watch the Tron:Ares Trailer
The recently released trailer features Ares navigating a futuristic cityscape, riding a light cycle through busy streets while being pursued by armed forces. A giant Recognizer looms in the sky, underscoring the threat that programs might pose—or represent—in the human world. The trailer’s score, crafted by Nine Inch Nails, adds an intense, industrial layer that sets the tone for a darker, more cerebral Tron entry.
A Production Rooted in Legacy and Innovation
Filming for Tron: Ares began in Vancouver and Los Angeles in early 2024. According to behind-the-scenes reports, the production has leaned heavily on practical sets integrated with advanced digital effects, echoing the franchise’s long-standing commitment to visual experimentation. Director Joachim Rønning noted in an interview that they wanted Ares to “feel tactile and real, like something born of code but now bound by gravity.”
Adding to the legacy, Jeff Bridges reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, tying the new narrative thread back to the original films. Bridges’ presence was kept under wraps until the trailer dropped, creating a wave of excitement among longtime fans.
The cast also includes Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, and Cameron Monaghan—each playing key roles in a world teetering between biological life and machine logic.
Tron: Ares may be the franchise’s boldest evolution yet—bridging code and consciousness in a way only Tron can.
