- Jared Leto stars as Ares, a powerful program crossing into the real world.
- The film features a haunting new score by Nine Inch Nails.
- Jeff Bridges returns, and Disney revives Tron after nearly 15 years.
The newly released Tron: Ares trailer showcases an intense, visually rich return to Disney’s sci-fi realm. This time it blurs the boundaries between the digital Grid and our physical world.
The teaser also reveals the franchise’s musical handover. Nine Inch Nails takes the reins from Daft Punk with a haunting, industrial score. This matches the film’s darker tone.
AI Enters Our World in “Tron: Ares” — Jared Leto Leads the High-Stakes Digital Invasion
Tron: Ares propels the franchise into uncharted territory by bringing the virtual into the tangible. Ares is no longer confined to the Grid — he’s on Earth. Humanity is witnessing the digital world come alive, sparking fears and fascination alike. This marks the series’ boldest narrative leap since the original 1982 film.
The casting choices underscore Disney’s commitment to evolving the story. Alongside Jared Leto are rising stars like Greta Lee and Evan Peters. They seem to represent humanity’s first line of contact — and conflict — with this new AI entity. Their reactions in the trailer suggest a blend of curiosity, awe, and dread.
With Daft Punk not returning, the baton is passed to Nine Inch Nails. Their raw, gritty sound amplifies the film’s intensity. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s track, heard in the trailer, promises an emotionally charged atmosphere. It is futuristic and befitting a story about machine-made gods.
This third installment is the result of a long road. Director Joseph Kosinski nearly helmed it years ago. Shifting priorities at Disney shelved his vision. Now, under Joachim Rønning’s direction, the franchise is reimagined for a new era — one where AI isn’t just fictional, but frighteningly plausible.
Tron: Ares taps into timely anxieties about AI. It merges high-tech spectacle with philosophical questions about identity, existence, and control. This makes it the most relevant Tron yet.
“We were the play for fantasy and science fiction. And once you’ve got [Marvel and Star Wars], it makes sense that you’re going to put your money into a known property and not the weird art student with black fingernails in the corner — that was Tron.” — Joseph Kosinski
