Tron Ares: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot & More

When we think about science fiction movies, one title that has always stood out, setting a benchmark for sci-fi, is the Tron franchise. The last time we got to see a movie from the franchise was Tron: Legacy in 2010, which was the sequel to the 1982 movie Tron. Now, after more than a decade, we are getting a third Tron movie titled Tron: Ares. So, in this article, let’s talk about the release date, cast, story details, and everything we know currently about Tron 3.

When Is the Tron 3 Release Date?

Tron 3 or Tron: Ares is scheduled to release on October 10, 2025. According to director Joachim Rønning, this movie will bring back fans to “The Grid,” allowing us to relive the tussle between the good and evil “programs” that inhabit it. Originally, the idea for this sequel was pitched way back in 2015, but it was not greenlit by Disney then.

Is There a Trailer for Tron 3?

The trailer for Tron: Ares, or Tron 3, not only takes us back to the Grid, but also brings the Grid to the real world. The trailer reveals that the Grid has made its way into the real world, bringing all the Tron action to the physical realm. The movie revolves around a program called Ares, played by Jared Leto, who has come to the physical world on a mission.

However, even though the reason why Programs came out to the physical world is pretty obvious, there is still some secrecy left to be unwrapped, so let’s wait and see what Tron: Ares brings us as the movie releases on October 10, 2025.

Who Is in the Cast of Tron 3?

Even though the exact characters have not been revealed to us yet, we do have certain confirmed cast members for Tron 3. First off, in the lead role, we are going to see Jared Leto play the role of Ares, a sentient artificial intelligence being and along with him, Jeff Bridges will reprise his role as Clu. Even though Leto is a good actor, people are slightly concerned with his history of messing up in franchises, for instance, as Mobius in the MCU and the Joker in DCEU.

However, I have faith in Jared because you can’t judge someone’s talents based on a few performances. It is no secret that Jared Leto has also won an Oscar for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club, so as far as I think, everything will work out just fine.

Along with Leto and Jeff, other actors confirmed to join Tron Ares are Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Gillian Anderson. We also know that Greta Lee will be a part of the cast in the role of CEO of some huge tech firm. Could it be Dillinger Systems? Well, let’s just leave it right there.

Tron 3 Cast:

• Jared Leto– Ares
• Jeff Bridges- Clu
• Evan Peters– Unknown
• Hasan Minhaj- Unknown
• Greta Lee- Unknown
• Jodie Turner-Smith- Unknown
• Arturo Castro- Unknown
• Cameron Monaghan- Unknown
• Gillian Anderson- Unknown
• Sarah Desjardins– Unknown

What Is the Plot of Tron 3?

So, according to the official plot synopsis of Tron Ares, we will get to see Jared Leto’s Ares travel to the human world on a secret mission, marking the first interaction of mankind with sentient artificial intelligence. This synopsis is contrary to the previous depictions we have seen in the Tron movies, where humans go into the world of Tron.

The sequel Tron: Legacy was supposed to involve forces from the world of Tron coming to the human world and launching a full-scale invasion. Now, it seems that Tron 3 will scrap that idea and show us a different story set in the same universe.

As of now, we have no confirmation of the appearance of Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn and Olivia Wilde as Quorra in Tron: Ares. Since by the end of Tron Legacy, Quorra passed into the human world and became human, there should have been an appearance if the story had been bridged to Tron: Legacy. This only strengthens the point that this movie can be a soft reboot rather than a sequel to Tron: Legacy.