“Tron: Ares”, directed by Joachim Rønning, is the 2025 sci-fi action sequel to the classic “Tron: Legacy” and the third entry in the Tron franchise. The film stars Jared Leto as Ares—a highly sophisticated Program sent from the digital realm into the real world. Alongside Leto, the cast includes Greta Lee as Eve Kim, Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger, Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, Jodie Turner‑Smith, Gillian Anderson, and others.

Set fifteen years after the events of Tron: Legacy, the story centres on a high-stakes race between two tech giants—ENCOM and Dillinger Systems. Both seek a mysterious “Permanence Code” that would allow digital Constructs to exist permanently in the real world. Meanwhile, Julian Dillinger unveils the Program Ares as the “perfect expendable soldier,” yet Ares soon develops self-awareness and questions his own purpose and mortality. With the code in hand, Eve Kim and her team attempt to bring digital constructs to our reality—but when Ares breaks free of control, the boundaries between the Grid and the real world collapse.

From its slick neon visuals to its nerve-tingling soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails, Tron: Ares is a feast for the senses. Critics praised its kinetic design and the bold step it takes in expanding the franchise’s mythology. However, despite its ambition, the film underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately $123 million worldwide against a production and marketing spend well over $300 million, making it a financial stumble for the studio.

In short, Tron: Ares offers fans a visually immersive and philosophically intriguing return to the Grid—mashing up digital rebellion, AI consciousness and futuristic showdowns. If you’re eager for a sci-fi spectacle that pushes the mythos of Tron in new directions, this film marks a bold, if uneven, next chapter in the series.