For years, there’d been talk of a third Tron film, and the project (unfortunately) went through its share of starts and stops. The project seemed to gain true momentum in 2017, though, when Jared Leto boarded it and, now, we’re months away from the release of Tron: Ares. Footage has been kept close to the vest as you can imagine but, now, the first official trailer for the 2025 movie schedule entry has been released. Not only does it feature awesome footage of Leto’s renegade program, but it also features a quick, vocal cameo that has me pumped.
Ares And Co. Enter The Real World In A Big Way
Per the few plot details that have been released about Ares, the film sees the eponymous character – along with others – leaving the Grid and entering the real world. The protagonist makes the leap due to being tasked with a mission and, as of right now, his exact goals are unclear. Nevertheless, as you can see in the footage above, he manages to cause some true chaos, as these worlds collide for the first time.
There are some truly striking images here, including some that, as a fan, I never thought I’d actually bear witness to. Honestly, the sheer sight of elements from the Grid appearing in a real-world setting is just so surreal. I particularly love the striking shot of a Lightcyle tearing through a patrol car. And, of course, it’s wild to see a Recognizer floating against the night sky, too, as Greta Lee’s character runs for her life.
Despite all of this, anyone who’s still hoping to see the Tron’s franchise’s digital world in this upcoming Disney movie is in luck. There’s also footage that seems to show guards in the virtual realm, and it goes without saying that red is the signature color this time around. At this point, I’d just love to rush to an IMAX theater to watch these stunning visuals on a big screen, but that’s going to have to wait. The prospect of being patient is going to be hard, especially given another sweet tease featured in this batch of footage.
There's A Vocal Cameo In The Tron: Ares Trailer That Has Me Hyped
The trailer is definitely cool-looking, but there’s one particular tidbit that I’m simply geeking out about – and you might know what it is. Near the end of the trailer, an unseen character asks, “Ready? ‘Cause there’s no going back.” That voice belongs to none other than Kevin Flynn, who’s played by returning franchise OG Jeff Bridges. Honestly, just the sound of Bridges’ voice sends a chill down my spine. Anyone familiar with the franchise’s and Flynn’s journey up to this point, certainly knows that this is an auspicious occasion.
Flynn serves as the lead character in the franchise’s inaugural 1982 installment and plays a supporting role in the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy. Kevin notably sacrifices himself at the end of Legacy in order to prevent his rogue, former program, Clu, from taking his forces into the real world. The exact circumstances behind Flynn’s return are unclear, though I’m certainly pumped that he’s back in the fold for this latest adventure.
Joining the aforementioned Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges and Greta Lee in the film are Jodie Turner-Smith, Evan Peters (who’s briefly featured in the trailer), Cameron Monaghan, Hasan Minhaj and Gillian Anderson. Director Joachim Rønning seems to be offering viewers a visual feast, and the music from Nine Inch Nails is sure to hit hard. After seeing this trailer, I'm excited and eager to see more, and here’s hoping that fans’ return to the Grid proves to be well worth the wait.
Tron: Ares rides into theaters on October 10. In the meantime, you can stream the first two installments in the series using a Disney+ subscription.
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