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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tron: Ares Trailer OUT- Jeff Bridges Returns as Kevin Flynn, Jared Leto Stuns in Titular Role For Battle Between Humanity and AI
Disney has officially released the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the third installment in the Tron franchise. Set to hit theaters worldwide on October 10, 2025, the sci-fi sequel stars Jared Leto as Ares, a powerful program sent from the virtual Grid into the real world, a first for the series. Directed by Joachim Rønning, Tron: Ares expands the universe created in the 1982 original and Tron: Legacy (2010). The trailer hints at a face-off between humanity and artificial intelligence, showcasing sleek visuals from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and a pulsating score from Nine Inch Nails. Notably, Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn, the legendary creator of the Grid who vanished in Tron: Legacy. Here's what the Tron: Ares trailer reveals The Tron: Ares trailer introduces a new chapter in the Tron world, where the action unfolds outside the digital space. Ares (played by Oscar-winner Jared Leto) appears as a red-lit figure crossing over into reality. The film follows 'a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings,' according to the official synopsis. A standout line in the trailer comes from Evan Peters' character Julian Dillinger: 'So much talk of AI and big tech today. Virtual worlds, what are they going to look like? When will we get there? They are coming here.' Nine Inch Nails' new music and soundtrack Alongside the trailer, Nine Inch Nails has dropped a new single titled As Alive As You Need Me to Be. It marks the band's first music release in five years and is now available via Interscope Records. The song, co-produced by Boys Noize, leads the Tron: Ares soundtrack, which is scheduled to release on September 19, 2025. The full Tron: Ares soundtrack is composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, both Grammy and Oscar winners, known for their dark and atmospheric scores. The trailer makes it clear that music will be a big part of the film's tone and energy. Jeff Bridges reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, the original computer programmer who was last seen trapped in the Grid. His return adds continuity to the long-running franchise. The cast also includes Jodie Turner-Smith, Greta Lee, Gillian Anderson, and Evan Peters, bringing fresh energy to the Tron universe.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Tron: Ares' trailer: Jeff Bridges is back, NIN drops fresh track from OST
Disney has unveiled the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the long-awaited third entry in the Tron franchise, and it's clear the digital frontier is breaking into reality. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the sci-fi sequel sees Jared Leto as Ares, a sentient program sent from the digital Grid into the real world — marking the first time in the series that the story unfolds primarily outside the virtual space. The trailer teases a collision between humanity and artificial intelligence, framed by sleek visuals from ILM and a pounding new score from Nine Inch Nails. Most notably, Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn, the iconic architect of the Grid, following his mysterious disappearance at the end of Tron: Legacy. Experience Tron: Ares, filmed for IMAX, in theaters October 10. — Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) July 17, 2025 Joining Leto and Bridges is a powerhouse cast including Jodie Turner-Smith, Greta Lee, Gillian Anderson, and Evan Peters. According to the official synopsis, Tron: Ares follows 'a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.' Alongside the trailer drop, Nine Inch Nails released their first new track in five years, As Alive As You Need Me to Be, now available via Interscope Records. Co-produced by Boys Noize, the synth-heavy single leads the Tron: Ares soundtrack, due out Sept. 19. The tracklist was also revealed, confirming all-new music from the Grammy-winning duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who are scoring the film. Tron: Ares opens in theatres worldwide on October 10, 2025
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nine Inch Nails Drops Surprise New Song, Reveals Release Date & Tracklist for ‘Tron: Ares' Soundtrack
Nine Inch Nails has given fans something to believe in. The industrial rock juggernaut surprise dropped new song 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' on Thursday (July 17), and also announced that the Tron: Ares soundtrack will be arriving on Sept. 19 via Interscope Records. The dance-floor ready song — the band's first new music in five years — invokes electronic duo Justice. The track is co-produced by Boys Noize, who is currently the opening act on NIN's Peel It Back world tour and also worked with the band to remix the Challengers score. More from Billboard Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now' Singer, Dies at 87 Five Years Post-Rehab, $uicideboy$ Are 'Grateful to be Alive' - And Maybe Even Happy Jelly Roll Celebrated His 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Hosting Gig By Chokeslamming Logan Paul Through His Desk 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' is the first single from the the Tron: Ares soundtrack, which will feature all-new music from the Grammy-winning band fronted by Trent Reznor. Though NIN did not officially announce the song ahead of its arrival, fans suspected new music was on the way when some spotted a new T-shirt being sold at recent shows — currently in Europe — about 10 days ago, sporting the words 'as alive as you need me to be.' The band itself also shared a shot of the T-shirt on its Instagram Stories on July 8 with no further information. The soundtrack is available for pre-order now, and the film hits theaters on Oct. 10. Along with the new song and release date for the soundtrack, the band revealed the full tracklist: 'INIT' 'FORKED REALITY' 'AS ALIVE AS YOU NEED ME TO BE' 'ECHOES' 'THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING' 'IN THE IMAGE OF' 'I KNOW YOU CAN FEEL IT' 'PERMANENCE' 'INFILTRATOR' '100% EXPENDABLE' 'STILL REMAINS' 'WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER?' 'BUILDING BETTER WORLDS' 'TARGET IDENTIFIED' 'DAEMONIZE' 'EMPATHETIC RESPONSE' 'WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?' 'A QUESTION OF TRUST' 'GHOST IN THE MACHINE' 'NO GOING BACK' 'NEMESIS' 'NEW DIRECTIVE' 'OUT IN THE WORLD' 'SHADOW OVER ME' In addition to brand new music from Nine Inch Nails for the Ares soundtrack, Reznor and musical partner Atticus Ross are scoring the movie for the franchise's third film. The duo have scored 20 films together, and have won two Oscars (original score for The Social Network in 2011 and Soul in 2021, the latter of which was also shared with Jon Batiste) and three Golden Globes (original score for The Social Network, Soul and Challengers in 2025). NIN's Peel It Back world tour will arrive in North America on Aug. 6, and runs through Sept. 19. Listen to 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
