Tron: Ares release date timeline, plot, cast and other details we know for the epic sci-fi franchise

Tron: Ares is all set to gear you up for an epic battle between mankind and artificial intelligence. The third installment in the popular sci-fi Tron franchise, Tron: Ares follows the story of a programmer’s son juggling advanced technology and its dark side on mankind. The upcoming movie stars Jared Leto in the lead and is directed by Joachim Ronning. Read on to catch more details about the movie’s theatrical premiere, cast details, and intriguing trailer.

Tron: Ares release date and timeline

The 1987 sci-fi film Tron, featuring Jeff Bridges in the lead as a computer programmer, is now all set for its third installment with a new narrative revolving around AI and virtual realities. With intense action and adventure blended seamlessly with sci-fi thrill, Tron: Ares is among the big releases of October 2025. Jared Leto-starrer Tron: Ares will hit the screens on October 10 across the world.

Tron: Ares plot, cast, and trailer

After nearly 15 years, fans are finally getting the third installment of the Tron film series. Tron: Legacy, which released in 2010, will soon welcome the fate of its successor, Tron: Ares. Both the previous parts in the Tron series have been successful and garnered praise for the fine CGI and visual effects.

The movie centers around a team of computer programmers or security experts who create a super-intelligent program or AI soldier with the fastest speed and other mind-bending skills. However, the technological advancements take a dark turn when the originators lose their control and their sci-fi experiments go rogue with the unsettling mystery of the digital realms.

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Jared Leto plays the titular A.I. soldier, and Greta Lee plays the CEO of ENCOM. Evan Peters plays the chief of Dilinger Systems and creator of Ares. Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, and others appear in pivotal roles. Among the special recurring characters is Kevin Flynn (played by Jeff Bridges), who started it all in Tron.

From programming to malfunction and hacking, get ready to delve into the mysterious digital world of technology as it threatens to ruin mankind.

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FAQs:

Q. When to watch Tron: Ares?

A. Tron: Ares will release in theaters on October 10.

Q. Is Tron: Ares a sequel?

A. Yes, Tron: Ares is a sci-fi sequel to Tron: Legacy, which premiered in 2010.

Q. How to watch Tron and Tron: Legacy online?

A. You can watch Tron and Tron: Legacy on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium).

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