Just two days after the tantalizing teaser for "Tron: Ares" premiered at CinemaCon, the highly anticipated official trailer has now hit the digital realm with a thunderous bang. Disney's "Tron: Ares," the long-awaited sequel to the 2010 cult classic "Tron: Legacy," unveiled its maiden trailer on Saturday, revealing Jared Leto as he embarks on a perilous mission from the digital realm to the real world—marking humanity's inaugural encounter with artificial intelligence beings. The logline succinctly captures the essence: "Ready? Because there’s no going back," echoes Jeff Bridges, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn from the original 1982 film in a haunting voiceover.
In the trailer, Evan Peters stands gazing upwards, transfixed by the sky, a canvas illuminated by an endless ballet of crimson lasers. On Thursday, Leto and Bridges descended upon the CinemaCon stage to debut the tantalizing teaser for "Tron: Ares." Leto, reminiscing about his childhood fascination with the franchise, exclaimed, "As a kid, I was obsessed with 'Tron.' It was the '80s, and the future felt like it was just around the corner. 'Tron' had it all—action, adventure, and an abundance of spandex." He further hinted that his character is embarked on a "do-or-die mission to fulfill his destiny."
Addressing the loyal fans who cherished the original "Tron," Leto promised that this sequel "will strike you right in the grid, wherever that grid may reside." Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson.
Produced by Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger, with Russell Allen serving as executive producer, the film's soundtrack is crafted by the iconic rock band Nine Inch Nails. "Tron: Ares" is poised to mesmerize audiences in theaters on October 10.
