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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Tron: Ares' trailer explodes with AI takeover, Jeff Bridges returns
Disney has ignited fresh excitement among sci-fi fans with the official trailer drop for Tron: Ares, the long-awaited third installment in the iconic Tron franchise. The trailer not only confirms the return of Jeff Bridges but also unveils a dramatic new storyline centred around the collision of artificial intelligence and reality. Unveiled globally on July 18, the trailer opens with a chilling new Nine Inch Nails track titled 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be,' setting the tone for the film's techno-thriller aesthetic. Jeff Bridges reprises his role from the original Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010), while Jared Leto steps in as the lead, playing Ares, a powerful Program sent from the digital world into the real world. As AI takes human form for the first time, the lines between virtual and physical realms begin to blur dangerously. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film features a stellar cast including Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Arturo Castro, and Gillian Anderson. Production credits include Jared Leto himself, alongside Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, and Steven Lisberger. Tron: Ares is slated for theatrical release in India on October 10, 2025, and will be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English, a strategic move to reach a broader audience across the subcontinent. With its fusion of legacy nostalgia and timely themes around AI, the trailer has already sparked a global frenzy. Fans are now eagerly awaiting character reveals and exclusive behind-the-scenes content in the lead-up to release. With Jeff Bridges back and reality under siege, Tron: Ares is shaping up to be Disney's most provocative sci-fi offering yet.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tron: Ares Trailer Gives Triumphant First Look at Jeff Bridges' Return
A brand new trailer is out, showing off more of Jared Leto's mysterious AI character that's transported into the real world, as well as giving us our first look at Jeff Bridges. What occurs in the new Tron: Ares trailer? The trailer highlights Ares, a mysterious AI played by Leto who is brought into the real world via Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters). Ares is marketed as a brilliant soldier who is capable of being respawned at any time, but things seem to quickly go off the rails. Tron: Ares is set to release in theaters on October 10, 2025. Check out the trailer below (watch other trailers): Alongside Leto, Tron: Ares also features a star-studded cast that includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson, Jeff Bridges, and Sarah Desjardins. Tron: Ares will be the third official feature film in Disney's Tron franchise following 1982's Tron and 2010's Tron: Legacy. The film is directed by Joachim Rønning, who previously made 2019's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and 2024's Young Woman and the Sea. He also co-directed 2017's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with Espen Sandberg. The script for the film is written by Jesse Wigutow. Tron: Ares will be released in U.S. theaters and IMAX on October 10, 2025, from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post Tron: Ares Trailer Gives Triumphant First Look at Jeff Bridges' Return appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Tron: Ares' Trailer: Jared Leto Is an AI Villain in Latest Installment of the Iconic Jeff Bridges Franchise
Jared Leto is continuing being a franchise baddie. After starring as antihero Morbius in the MCU, plus playing the controversial WeWork founder, the actor is now joining the 'Tron' digital universe as the titular villain of 'Tron: Ares.' Joachim Rønning ('The Young Woman and the Sea') directs the third franchise film, which is written by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne ('Adolescence'). Original lead Jeff Bridges returns, with Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Greta Lee, Arturo Castro, Hasan Minhaj, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson co-starring. The official synopsis reads: ''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 AI beings.' More from IndieWire Neon Wants to Pay for Your Wedding with 'Together' Contest Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar Are a Vet and an Immigrant in Love in 'Minding the Gap' Director Bing Liu's 'Preparation for the Next Life' - First Look The sci-fi franchise began in 1982 with Bridges playing a video game programmer who becomes trapped in the digital world. The sequel 'Tron: Legacy' was released in 2010 with Garret Hedlund playing Bridges' onscreen son; Joseph Kosinski directed. For the third film, director Rønning told Empire that he views the process of making 'Tron: Ares' as the 'the Holy Grail of computer graphics,' especially with the famed Grid becoming even more paramount to the plot. Rønning added that 'Tron: Ares' will 'elevate' the world and take it 'to the next level,' especially due to the motion-controlled camera movements on The Grid. Rønning said he worked to have the camera shots designed as though the lens was being operated by machine. 'The concept was that a program is filming a program,' the 'Young Woman and the Sea' and 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' director said. 'So it's shot by a robot.' Original 'Tron' creator Steven Lisberger added to Empire that the franchise is all about pushing tech to the next level. 'Something comes out, and it's too avant-garde at the time. And then the real world catches up with it,' Lisberger said. '[The Grid in 'Tron'] has become a symbol of our riding this technology that is going faster than we ever imagined. We've integrated into it, and the speed of it is mind-boggling. And in 'Ares,' it's a metaphor for the fact that this technology is moving through every part of our reality.' 'Tron: Ares' has a score by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The Grammy-winning band dropped the soundtrack album's first single, 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be,' with the trailer. This is the first official music from the band in five years. (They recently have scored Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers,' 'Queer,' and 'After The Hunt'). The 'Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' will be released on September 19 via Interscope Records. 'Tron: Ares' is produced by Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger, with Russell Allen serving as executive producer. Disney will release 'Tron: Ares' in theaters October 10. Check out the trailer below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Engadget
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The official Tron: Ares trailer riffs on big tech and features a returning Jeff Bridges
There's finally a full trailer for Tron: Ares , the third installment in the decades-long sci-fi franchise. This comes after a teaser dropped a few months back and over two years after the film was first announced. The new footage is pretty cool, and gets into the meat of this threequel. It's a riff on AI and big tech, as corporate entities look to weaponize the digital creations of The Grid and bring them to the real world. This does not go well, as evidenced by shots of iconic franchise Recognizer ships careening down city streets. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. It also features Jeff Bridges, returning as computer programmer Kevin Flynn. Bridges is the only actor who will have appeared in all three Tron films. The star of this new one, however, is the scandal-plagued Jared Leto, who plays a soldier from The Grid who has traveled to the real world on some kind of mission. Hasan Minhaj, Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee and Evan Peters are also in the movie. Tron: Ares is directed by Joachim Rønning, who is something of a Disney hired gun. He made Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil , among other films for the company. I really have no idea what to make of this movie, even if the footage looks pretty nifty. I love the original and like the sequel well enough. One thing I'm happy about is the continued dedication to atmosphere-soaked soundtracks. The first film featured an iconic score by Wendy Carlos and the folks behind Tron: Legacy hired Daft Punk to make the music. The new movie includes a soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. The band released the first single today, likely to coincide with the trailer, and it definitely nails the vibe. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. We don't have that long to wait for this one. Tron: Ares opens in theaters on October 10.
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Wicked Cool New TRON: ARES Trailer Sees Jared Leto's AI Warrior Unleashed in The Real World — GeekTyrant
Disney has released a fresh new trailer for Tron: Ares , and it's setting the stage for one wicked awesome wild ride! This new chapter introduces a 'biblically strong,' super-intelligent, unkillable warrior built from AI who is pulled out of the digital realm and unleashed in our world… and he's on a mission. The trailer gives us our bestlook yet at Jared Leto as Ares, the sleek and deadly supersoldier. He's revealed in dramatic fashion by Evan Peters, who looks pretty pleased with himself, while Gillian Anderson brings the skepticism. Oh, and yeah, we get our first look at Jeff Bridges making a return to the grid! Disney's official synopsis sets the stage: '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.' The feature film is directed by Joachim Rønning and stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Visually, the trailer is stunning as the neon-soaked tech landscapes meet a grounded, high-stakes reality. For fans of the original Tron and its sequel Tron: Legacy , this feels like a really cool evolution of the franchise's aesthetic and themes. Tron: Ares arrives in theaters October 10. Are you ready to see what happens when the grid bleeds into the real world?
