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Tron: Ares Trailer Drops — Jared Leto Enters the Real World as Jeff Bridges Hints at Return
Disney just launched the highly anticipated trailer for Tron: Ares, the third installment in the iconic sci-fi franchise, and fans are already buzzing. Set to premiere in theaters on October 10, 2025, the film introduces a whole new twist: the Grid is breaking into the real world.
The trailer, which runs for about a minute and a half, opens with a dramatic mashup of visuals blending the digital universe with the physical world. In the background, a familiar voice cuts through—Jeff Bridges, who played Kevin Flynn in the original 1982 Tron and the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy. “Ready? Cause there’s no going back,” he says, setting the tone for the high-stakes journey ahead.
The Return of the Grid — With a Twist
In this new chapter, Jared Leto plays Ares, a powerful AI program who escapes the digital realm and crosses over into the real world on a dangerous mission. Described as humankind’s first true encounter with AI beings, Tron: Ares takes a timely look at the relationship between humanity and technology.
Leto, 53, leads a star-studded cast that includes:
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Jeff Bridges, reprising his role (possibly in voice or flashback)
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Evan Peters
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Greta Lee
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Cameron Monaghan
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Hasan Minhaj
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Arturo Castro
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Jodie Turner-Smith
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Gillian Anderson
Directed by Joaquim Rønning, the film promises a fresh take while honoring the visual style and storytelling legacy of its predecessors.
Jared Leto on His Role in Tron: Ares
Leto has been a longtime fan of the Tron series. In a 2024 interview, he said he watched the original film “a couple dozen times” growing up and was thrilled to join the franchise.
He also revealed that the movie reflects modern-day themes. “This film touches on both the culture and technology of the times we’re living in,” Leto explained. He called the opportunity to dive into the digital world and develop his character “a real joy.”
A Franchise with Deep Digital Roots
The original Tron followed Kevin Flynn, a video game designer who gets pulled into the digital world he helped create. Inside, he battles a corrupt program and teams up with TRON, a digital security measure fighting to restore balance.
In Tron: Legacy, the story continued with Flynn’s son, Sam, entering the Grid to find his missing father. The sequel mixed philosophy, action, and mind-blowing design to build a cult following.
With Tron: Ares, the franchise goes even further, flipping the script by bringing the program into our world, creating new tension and possibilities.
A Director’s Vision for the Future
Director Joaquim Rønning said in a previous statement, “I’m excited to bring Tron: Ares to fans around the world. This film builds on everything that made Tron special—cutting-edge visuals, immersive tech, and meaningful themes. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid.”
The trailer suggests a more grounded but no less thrilling adventure, with big implications for AI, identity, and the fine line between digital and real life.
