Tron: Ares Merges Reality and Digital in Debut Trailer
The excitement is palpable as Disney unveils the first trailer for *Tron: Ares*, the eagerly awaited sequel to *Tron: Legacy*. Clocking in at just a minute-and-a-half, the trailer keeps the plot under wraps but doesn't shy away from showcasing the film's stunning visuals. The atmosphere is dark and moody, brimming with the iconic light trails that have become synonymous with the *Tron* series.
The trailer kicks off in the real world under the cover of night. We're introduced to Jared Leto's character, Ares, a Program who has taken on a physical form. He's seen making a daring escape on a light cycle, dramatically slicing a police vehicle in half with his light trail. The subsequent scenes are equally thrilling: a colossal airship looms over the city, its presence marked only by red light strips. We see onlookers filled with dread at the sight of the airship, intense dogfights between real-world aircraft and fighters from the *Tron* universe, and a glimpse of Ares receiving his physical body.
The trailer's backdrop is the intense music of Nine Inch Nails, who are set to score the film. It concludes with a gripping voiceover by Jeff Bridges, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, who ominously states, “Ready? There’s no going back.” Fans can mark their calendars for the movie's theatrical release on October 10th.

*The Poster for* Tron: Ares. Image: Disney
Disney shared the above poster in an email to The Verge, coinciding with the trailer's release. At Thursday's CinemaCon, Jared Leto shed some light on his character, describing Ares as "a highly advanced program" embarking on a critical mission in the real world, driven by a "do-or-die" urgency to fulfill his directive. Leto teased that the film "will hit you right in the grid … wherever that is," adding a playful nod to the *Tron* universe. Directed by Joachim Rønning, *Tron: Ares* boasts an impressive cast including Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, and Cameron Monaghan.
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That trailer looks insane! 😱 But I'm still trying to figure out if the light cycles are back or if they're going full digital reality. Can't wait to see how they merge reality and digital - hopefully better than the last one's CGI. 🤔
Disney's really doubling down on the neon aesthetic, huh? The trailer looks slick but I'm getting serious déjà vu from the last one. Hope the plot actually delivers this time. 🤔
Aaaah, ese tráiler estuvo increíble 😱 La estética digital mezclada con el mundo real se ve tan realista... Me pregunto cómo será el tema del 'Ares' esta vez. Disney siempre destacando en efectos visuales, ¡pero ojalá la trama esté a la altura! 🤞
트론: 아레스 예고편 보니 역시 디즈니.. 시각효과가 정말 미쳤네요 ㅎㅎ 근데 스토리는 안 비추고 그래픽만 강조하는 건 조금 아쉽긴 한데, 일단 기대는 됩니다! 레거시 이후 10년 넘게 기다렸는데 과연 만족스러울지...
Wow, les visuels de Tron: Ares sont à couper le souffle ! 😍 Ce mélange de réalité et de numérique semble tellement immersif, mais j’espère que l’histoire sera à la hauteur. Le trailer est trop court, ça tease trop !
The excitement is palpable as Disney unveils the first trailer for *Tron: Ares*, the eagerly awaited sequel to *Tron: Legacy*. Clocking in at just a minute-and-a-half, the trailer keeps the plot under wraps but doesn't shy away from showcasing the film's stunning visuals. The atmosphere is dark and moody, brimming with the iconic light trails that have become synonymous with the *Tron* series.
The trailer kicks off in the real world under the cover of night. We're introduced to Jared Leto's character, Ares, a Program who has taken on a physical form. He's seen making a daring escape on a light cycle, dramatically slicing a police vehicle in half with his light trail. The subsequent scenes are equally thrilling: a colossal airship looms over the city, its presence marked only by red light strips. We see onlookers filled with dread at the sight of the airship, intense dogfights between real-world aircraft and fighters from the *Tron* universe, and a glimpse of Ares receiving his physical body.
The trailer's backdrop is the intense music of Nine Inch Nails, who are set to score the film. It concludes with a gripping voiceover by Jeff Bridges, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, who ominously states, “Ready? There’s no going back.” Fans can mark their calendars for the movie's theatrical release on October 10th.

Disney shared the above poster in an email to The Verge, coinciding with the trailer's release. At Thursday's CinemaCon, Jared Leto shed some light on his character, describing Ares as "a highly advanced program" embarking on a critical mission in the real world, driven by a "do-or-die" urgency to fulfill his directive. Leto teased that the film "will hit you right in the grid … wherever that is," adding a playful nod to the *Tron* universe. Directed by Joachim Rønning, *Tron: Ares* boasts an impressive cast including Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, and Cameron Monaghan.
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That trailer looks insane! 😱 But I'm still trying to figure out if the light cycles are back or if they're going full digital reality. Can't wait to see how they merge reality and digital - hopefully better than the last one's CGI. 🤔
Disney's really doubling down on the neon aesthetic, huh? The trailer looks slick but I'm getting serious déjà vu from the last one. Hope the plot actually delivers this time. 🤔
Aaaah, ese tráiler estuvo increíble 😱 La estética digital mezclada con el mundo real se ve tan realista... Me pregunto cómo será el tema del 'Ares' esta vez. Disney siempre destacando en efectos visuales, ¡pero ojalá la trama esté a la altura! 🤞
트론: 아레스 예고편 보니 역시 디즈니.. 시각효과가 정말 미쳤네요 ㅎㅎ 근데 스토리는 안 비추고 그래픽만 강조하는 건 조금 아쉽긴 한데, 일단 기대는 됩니다! 레거시 이후 10년 넘게 기다렸는데 과연 만족스러울지...
Wow, les visuels de Tron: Ares sont à couper le souffle ! 😍 Ce mélange de réalité et de numérique semble tellement immersif, mais j’espère que l’histoire sera à la hauteur. Le trailer est trop court, ça tease trop !





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