
Tron: Ares
- Oct 10, 2025, Worldwide
The Tron series has become one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time, as the 1982 film Tron became a huge cult film due to its use of CGI and impressive visual effects.
28 years later, the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, arrived on the big screen and followed the events of its predecessor.
The film was a box office success and led to the creation of various video games, theme park attractions, a comic book series, and an animated TV spin-off.
After a long wait, fans will soon be treated to a third film in the franchise, providing audiences with a standalone story.
If you cannot wait to see it, continue reading to learn more about Tron: Ares, including its release date, plot, cast, box office potential, and much more.
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What is the Release Date for Tron: Ares?
If you love the franchise, you will not want to miss out on Tron: Ares, which will arrive on the silver screen on October 10, 2025.
What’s the Plot?
Tron: Ares is a standalone sequel in the franchise. It follows the story of Ares, a highly sophisticated program, that is sent from the digital world to the real world to undertake a challenging mission, resulting in humans encountering AI beings for the first time.
Who Stars in the Film?
Tron: Ares’ star power will add to the sequel’s credibility and could convince film fans to buy movie tickets to see it.
Jared Leto (Dallas Buyer’s Club) will play Ares, Evan Peters (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) has taken on the role of Julian Dillinger, and Greta Lee (The Morning Show) appears as Eve Kim.
Also appearing in the movie are Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), Sarah Desjardins (The Night Agent), Cameron Monaghan, Hasan Minhaj (Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj), Gillian Anderson (The First Lady), and Arturo Castro (Narcos).
Also, Jeff Bridges (The Old Man) has reprised his role as Kevin Flynn from the previous films in the franchise.
Who Directed It?
Joachim Rønning directed Tron: Ares. He is best known for directing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), and Young Woman and the Sea (2024).
Who Wrote the Screenplay?
Jack Thorne and Jesse Wigutow wrote the screenplay for Tron: Ares.
Jack Thorne is best known for penning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for the West End stage, and he wrote the films Wonder (2017) and Enola Holmes (2020).
Jesse Wigutow’s most notable work includes It Runs in the Family (2003) and Daredevil: Born Again (2025).
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Sadly, an official trailer for Tron: Ares isn’t available. It is likely to drop closer to its October release date.
How Much is Tron: Ares Expected to Make?
The Tron series has proven a box office success over the years. Tron became Disney’s highest-grossing live-action movie in five years following its release in 1982, grossing $50 million internationally.
Tron: Legacy easily recouped its budget of $170 million, as it made $409 million at the worldwide box office in 2010.
As the movies have proven popular with audiences, Tron: Ares is expected to attract many film fans to the silver screen. For this reason, IMDB has predicted the flick will earn $350 million internationally.