Get ready for an electrifying ride with Tron: Ares! Disney has just dropped the highly anticipated third installment of the Tron series, and it promises an intense journey with the tagline, “Ready? Because there’s no going back!” The trailer was unveiled at CinemaCon on Saturday, April 5, and it’s stirring up excitement for fans of the classic 1982 sci-fi movie Tron and its 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy.
In this new film, Jared Leto takes the lead role as a highly advanced Program sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. The plot delves into the fascinating—and often troubling—relationship between AI and humans, exploring the profound impact that artificial beings could have on our world. The trailer opens with a mysterious news report about a motorcyclist breaking speed records, reaching over 120 miles per hour. But these aren’t just ordinary bikers; a beam from one of their vehicles splits a car in half, signaling the beginning of an apocalyptic nightmare where AI entities start terrorizing the human world. As these futuristic beings collide with reality, people scramble to survive the digital threat now invading the physical realm.
At the CinemaCon presentation, Leto shared his personal connection to the Tron franchise, admitting that he was obsessed with it as a child. The Suicide Squad actor described the movie as a dream come true, saying it had everything he wanted: “action, adventure, and spandex.” He teased that the film would hit viewers with emotional punches, blending exciting sci-fi action with deep, resonant themes.
Leto also discussed the importance of distinguishing between the real world and The Grid, the digital universe in which much of the movie takes place. He even gave a nod to the iconic music of Nine Inch Nails, saying that the band’s intense sound was a perfect fit for the atmosphere of this new Tron world. Director Joachim Rønning further teased the film, suggesting it would be “more emotional” than audiences might expect, promising an experience that goes beyond just high-tech action.
Tron: Ares is shaping up to be an epic and thought-provoking continuation of the beloved franchise, blending thrilling visuals with a powerful emotional core.