"Are you ready? Because there's absolutely no turning back." Disney has unveiled the debut trailer for "Tron: Ares," the third installment in the "Tron" saga and a sequel to the 2010 hit "Tron: Legacy." This eagerly anticipated film is helmed by Norwegian director Joachim Rønning, who continues his fruitful collaboration with Disney after directing "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," and last year's "Young Woman and the Sea."
"Tron: Ares" dives into a breathtaking sci-fi tech adventure featuring a highly advanced Program named Ares, portrayed by Jared Leto. Ares is dispatched from the digital realm to the real world on a perilous mission, marking the dawn of humanity's first encounter with A.I. beings. Greta Lee stars as Eve Kim, the human protagonist—a tech wizard who is both analytical and observant. Renowned as one of the world's elite programmers, Eve is a reclusive, anti-social revolutionary vital in thwarting the programs' plans.
Rounding out the star-studded cast are Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges reprising his role as the OG Kevin Flynn. "This October, worlds are destined to converge." Since 1982, Tron fans have dreamed of witnessing the programs' arrival in the "real" world—and it looks like their wish is finally coming true in this potentially awe-inspiring spectacle. The footage revealed so far has been nothing short of breathtaking.
"Tron: Ares" follows Ares, a sophisticated Program, on his hazardous journey from the digital world to the real one, marking a pivotal moment in humanity's interaction with artificial intelligence. As the highly anticipated sequel to the sci-fi classics "Tron" (1982) and "Tron: Legacy" (2010), "Tron: Ares," also known as "Tron 3," is directed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Rønning, whose credits include "Bandidas," "Max Manus: Man of War," and "Kon-Tiki." He then transitioned to Disney, delivering hits like "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," and "Young Woman and the Sea."
The screenplay is penned by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne, based on the original characters created by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird for the groundbreaking "Tron" (1982). Produced by Sean Bailey, Jared Leto, Steven Lisberger, Emma Ludbrook, Jeffrey Silver, and Justin Springer, Disney will unleash Joachim Rønning's "Tron: Ares" in theaters worldwide on October 10th, 2025. Get ready to be thrilled once again by the world of Tron!
