Tron: Ares blends the real world with the digital in its first trailer

Disney Unveils Trailer for Highly Anticipated ‘Tron: Ares’

Disney has released the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the long-awaited sequel to Tron: Legacy. This initial glimpse, lasting ninety seconds, prioritizes visual spectacle over narrative details, showcasing a dark, atmospheric aesthetic characterized by the iconic light trails familiar to fans of the Tron franchise. The science fiction action film is set to expand the Tron universe, delving into themes of technology and reality.

First Look: Real-World Intrusion and Light Cycle Action

The trailer commences in a nighttime, real-world setting, introducing Jared Leto as Ares, a Program who has materialized in physical form. Ares is immediately pursued by police on light cycles. In a dramatic display, he weaponizes his light trail, bisecting a pursuing vehicle.

Subsequent visuals reveal a colossal airship hovering over a modern metropolis, discernible only by its red exterior light strips. The trailer further presents scenes of public alarm at the sight of the airship, dynamic aerial engagements between conventional aircraft and digital fighters originating from the Tron world, and a brief shot alluding to Ares’ physical embodiment.

Soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails and Kevin Flynn’s Return

Enhancing the trailer’s ambiance is the musical score provided by Nine Inch Nails, composers for the film’s soundtrack. The preview concludes with a voiceover from Jeff Bridges, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, delivering the cryptic line: “Ready? There’s no going back.”

Tron: Ares is slated to arrive in theaters on October 10th.

Character Details Revealed by Jared Leto

Further insights into the film were offered by Jared Leto during a CinemaCon presentation. Leto described his character, Ares, as “a highly advanced program” embarking on a “do-or-die mission” within the real world to achieve his objective. He suggested the film would have a significant impact on audiences, stating it will resonate deeply.

Key Cast and Crew

• Directed by: Joachim Rønning
• Starring: Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan