Get a head start on the future this holiday season when the epic sci-fi action-adventure Tron: Ares, now available on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Just in time for winter break viewing, the newest chapter in the Tron saga invites fans to experience a bold new world and a high-velocity spectacle right from home. The edge-of-your-seat action expands in the new year when Tron: Ares powers onto 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD beginning January 6, 2026.
Get ready for the electrifying action and adventure of Tron: Ares. When a highly sophisticated Program named Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, it marks humankind’s first encounter with AI beings.
I will admit that I have never seen a Tron movie. I’m rather surprised that I never saw the original film, Tron, when it came out in 1982. I really enjoy Sci-Fi films. I also did not see Tron: Legacy, which was released in 2010.
In case you are not familiar with this film series, here is a little background.
The Tron movies are about a video game maker named Kevin Flynn, who gets digitalized and trapped inside a computer world called the “Grid.” He must team up with a security program named “Tron” to fight the evil Master Control Program (MCP) that controls the digital realm. The sequels, Tron: Legacy and Tron: Ares, expand on this concept, with the former exploring Flynn’s son entering the Grid and the latter focusing on a program named Ares venturing into the real world.
Often with squeals you don’t necessarily have to had seen the previous films in the series to enjoy them. You just need to know the gist of what happened in previous films. Since I honestly didn’t know anything about the Tron movies, or what Tron was even about, I went into watching this film blindly. I think with Tron: Ares, you’d appreciate it more if you knew a bit of the background story.
I was a bit lost when it came to the specifics of the story line. I sort of got it as time went on, but I truly wish that I had seen at least one of the previous films, so that the story line made more sense to me.
As far as acting is concerned, they were all fantastic actors. This film stars Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Gillian Anderson, and others.
What really makes this film entertaining is the special effects. They are crazy! Much kudos to the people who did all the digital and CGI effects. I was so impressed that I would love to see this film on a larger screen just so I can appreciate the special effects even more.
There is a lot of high speed chases, explosions and edge-of-your-seat action sequences. I liken this to a Fast and a Furious film, but more futuristic.
I plan on watching Tron: Legacy to see if I can learn more about the Tron story, so I can appreciate this film even more. I think I might skip the original film as it’s very old and I’m sure the story probably changed since the first two films, especially considering all the “movie magic” that has evolved over the years.
Jared Leto as Ares in Disney’s Live Action TRON: ARES. Photo by Leah Gallo. © 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
There are bonus features available for this film. The bonus features feature;
- Deleted Scenes
- Seth’s Date
- Burning Man
- Lisberger Cameo
- Featurettes:
- The Journey To Tron: Ares: Go on a personal journey with Jared Leto, director Joachim Rønning and other cast and crew members for an in-depth making-of look showcasing the stunning visuals, incredible stunts, cool (but heavy) costumes, and next-level sets of Tron: Ares.
- Lightcycles On The Loose: Join director Joachim Rønning as he peels back the layers of one of the most action-packed sequences in the film. Discover what ILM and the artists who grew up loving the franchise contributed, and what other iconic film the sequence pays homage to.
- The Artistry Of Tron: Ares: Director Joachim Rønning and actor-producer Jared Leto sit down to discuss their journey creating Tron: Ares. The pair unpack key moments and the striking visual, sonic and artistic philosophies that drive the storytelling both in and out of the Grid.
- Cast Conversations: Join the cast in candid conversations as they reflect on stepping into character, memorable on-set experiences, funny anecdotes and personal insights. Get a glimpse of the off-screeHi [NAME],
- n camaraderie that shines in their electric on-screen synergy.
- The Legacy Of Tron: Decades after Tron first took the world by storm, and with Tron: Legacy in between, there’s loads of nostalgia to mine for Tron: Ares. Catch some clever easter eggs and noteworthy cameos as this enduring franchise continues to leave its mark
Please not that bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
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Below if the film’s trailer for your entertainment.
Kimberly
*I received a free digital code in order to review this film. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
