Tron: Ares trailer breakdown! Jared Leto's AI revolution, Jeff Bridges' return, Nine Inch Nails soundtrack & neon battles. Coming October 2025!
Here's our brand new look at Tron: Ares starring Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges.
The Grid is coming to our world, and it’s bringing Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, and a killer Nine Inch Nails soundtrack with it! Disney just dropped the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the long-awaited third installment in the cult-favorite sci-fi franchise, and it’s packed with neon-lit action, AI philosophy, and some serious musical firepower.
Ares Has Entered the Chat (And Our Reality)
Forget humans getting sucked into the digital world—this time, the programs are breaking out. Jared Leto stars as Ares, a highly advanced AI soldier sent from the Grid into the real world on a mission so dangerous, it could change everything. The trailer opens with a high-speed chase as Ares slices a police car in half with his light cycle (because why use brakes when you can just delete obstacles?).
Evan Peters’ character, Julian Dillinger (likely a descendant of the original Tron villain), introduces Ares as the "ultimate soldier—biblically strong, lightning fast, and supremely intelligent." But here’s the twist: Ares isn’t just following orders. In a chilling moment, Jeff Bridges’ Kevin Flynn (somehow back after Legacy’s ending) asks, "A faulty program that wants to live... Why is that?" Ares replies, "It’s just a feeling." Cue existential AI dread!
The Grid Invades Earth
The trailer is a visual feast—Recognizer ships hover over cities, fighter jets battle digital aircraft, and neon-red light trails slash through the darkness. Director Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) promises a more emotional story this time, blending Tron’s signature cyberpunk aesthetic with deeper themes about AI autonomy and human fear of the unknown .
And yes, Jeff Bridges is back, though how remains a mystery (did CLU survive? Is Flynn a digital ghost?). Meanwhile, newcomers like Greta Lee (Past Lives) and Gillian Anderson add fresh energy to the franchise .
Nine Inch Nails Brings the Soundtrack Heat
Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy score was iconic, but Nine Inch Nails is stepping up with their first new music in five years—and their first-ever full film score as a band. The trailer features their haunting new single, "As Alive As You Need Me To Be," and the full soundtrack drops September 19. If the trailer’s any indication, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are merging industrial grit with Tron’s digital pulse for something truly epic .
Why This Feels Like the Right Tron for Right Now
With AI dominating headlines, Tron: Ares couldn’t be more timely. It’s not just about flashy light cycles—it’s asking big questions: What happens when our creations outgrow us? Can AI truly "feel"? And most importantly, how cool would it be to ride a neon motorcycle through downtown traffic?
Final Verdict: Mark Your Calendars for October 10!
Tron: Ares hits theaters October 10, 2025 (or October 9 in some regions), and if the trailer’s any indication, we’re in for a wild ride. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just here for Jared Leto’s digital messiah vibes, this might be the Tron sequel we’ve been waiting for.
