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Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
'Tron: Ares' brings the Grid, light cycles and Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, to Comic-Con
Published Jul 26, 2025 • 2 minute read Jeff Bridges, from left, Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith attends a panel for "Tron: Ares" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. Photo by Richard Shotwell / Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Grid took over Comic-Con on Friday, bringing the stars of the new 'Tron: Ares' films to unveil footage and reveal the story behind the franchise's third movie. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The film stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith as the story brings the virtual environment of the Grid, complete with light cylces, into the real world. Disney showed off several minutes of footage, including a light cycle chase scene in the real world and another in the red-hued Grid. Propelling the onscreen action is a propulsive Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. 'It's fun to see it on the big screen for the first time,' said director Joachim Rønning. Disney turned the Hall H panel into a spectacle, with red lasers filling the room and characters in suits with red lights entering the massive hall. Asked what excited her about joining the 'Tron' franchise, Lee responded: 'I just wanted to ride a light cycle.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Leto spoke affectionately about the original saying: 'This movie just grabbed a hold of me and took me to a place that I'd never been before. It kind of rattled my imagination and it kind of showed me what was possible in the world.' He praised Bridges and Steven Lisberger, who created 'Tron' and directed the 1982 original. Lisberger attended Friday's panel and laid out his case for why the franchise remains relevant. 'My feeling about 'Tron' is that the most important thing is we kick this technology around artistically before it kicks us around,' Lisberger said. 'I am weary about hearing all the grim news about the future,' he said, and the way he thinks it can be avoided is to 'inspire young people what can be done with this technology.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Friday's panel ended with the premiere of the music video for 'As Alive as You Need Me to Be,' the first Nine Inch Nails song from the soundtrack. 'Tron' has never been in the top tier of sci-fi franchises. The original 1982 film starring Bridges as Kevin Flynn, a man sucked into a computer vortex known as the Grid, was admired for its ground-breaking concept and effects, and was a modest hit with moderately good reviews. Perhaps more importantly, it won a cult following and has been maintained enough in cultural memory to remain a valuable property for Disney. The 2010 film 'Tron: Legacy,' starring Bridges and Garrett Hedlund, made more than $400 million globally. A TV show that followed, 'Tron: Uprising,' lasted just one season. Rønning has helmed other Disney franchise films: 2017's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' and 2019's 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.' The Norweigan director said he was interested because he dreamed about making a sci-fi film and enjoyed the twist of 'Ares' bringing the Grid into the real world. Leto and Bridges are both Oscar winners, and Rønning is an Oscar nominee. Columnists Toronto & GTA Columnists Sunshine Girls Columnists
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Tron: Ares' is set to storm Comic-Con and more of what to expect on Day 2
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Comic-Con is about to reenter the Grid. Disney will unveil details about 'Tron: Ares,' which stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges and Greta Lee at an evening presentation in Comic-Con's famed Hall H. It will be the third feature film in the 'Tron' franchise that kicked off with the hit 1982 film and had a 2010 sequel, 'Tron: Legacy.'
Al Arabiya
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
‘Tron: ares' is set to storm comic-con and more of what to expect on day 2
Comic-Con is about to reenter the Grid. Disney will unveil details about Tron: Ares, which stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, and Greta Lee, at an evening presentation in Comic-Con's famed Hall H. It will be the third feature film in the Tron franchise that kicked off with the hit 1982 film and had a 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy. The original starred Bridges as a computer hacker who gets trapped in a digital world. The other major presentations planned for Friday include updates on the final season of Outlander and its prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood Alien: Earth and Predator: Badlands. An estimated 135,000 people from around the globe are expected to attend Comic-Con 2025, which runs through Sunday in downtown San Diego. Fans on opening day got a preview of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 The Toxic Avenger, and a joke-filled session with comedians Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias and Jo Koy.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘Tron: Ares' is set to storm Comic-Con and more of what to expect on Day 2
Comic-Con is about to reenter the Grid. Disney will unveil details about 'Tron: Ares,' which stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges and Greta Lee at an evening presentation in Comic-Con's famed Hall H. It will be the third feature film in the 'Tron' franchise that kicked off with the hit 1982 film and had a 2010 sequel, 'Tron: Legacy.' The original starred Bridges as a computer hacker who gets trapped in a digital world. The other major presentations planned for Friday include updates on the final season of 'Outlander' and its prequel series 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood,' 'Alien: Earth' and 'Predator: Badlands.' An estimated 135,000 people from around the globe are expected to attend Comic-Con 2025, which runs through Sunday in downtown San Diego. Fans on opening day got a preview of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' 'The Toxic Avenger,' and a joke-filled session with comedians Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias and Jo Koy.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Check out trailer of 'Tron: Ares'
A new trailer of 's 'Tron: Ares' has been unveiled. 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now beings. Tron: Ares | Official Trailer | In Cinemas October 10 The new trailer debuts the new song by Grammy award winner band Nine Inch Nails, titled 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be'. The asset 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. Directed by , the film stars , Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, , with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger are the producers, with Russell Allen serving as executive producer. TRON: Ares is a follow-up to Disney's 1982 seminal science fiction film, TRON and the 2010 sequel, TRON: Legacy. The film is set to release in India on 10th October 2025 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
