Release Date: October 10, 2025
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Violence/Action) 

A bold new chapter in Disney’s Tron saga, Tron: Ares breaks past the luminous battlefields of the Grid to explore what happens when artificial intelligence meets humanity. The film follows Ares (Jared Leto), a powerful program thrust into our world on a mission that will test the limits of identity, purpose, and connection. 

Director Joachim Rønning has spoken candidly about his ambition to infuse the franchise’s cybernetic spectacle with heart. He believes earlier Tron films leaned too heavily on visuals and mythology; with Ares, he wants to anchor the science-fiction grandeur in emotional truth . Greta Lee, playing Eve Kim, describes a story driven by loss and determination — a personal quest tied to the legacy she inherits and the power she must contend with 

Expected Rating & Reception

Because Tron: Ares is still unreleased, critical consensus is yet undetermined. Early reactions from its premiere hint at a mixed reception, praising its ambition while cautioning about its franchise pressures 

Fan circles on forums have floated a Rotten Tomatoes estimate of ~61%, suggesting modest confidence in its execution . Box office analysts, meanwhile, project a $44 million opening weekend in the U.S., matching Tron: Legacy’s early performance 

If Tron: Ares successfully balances its neon spectacle with emotional stakes, it may emerge not just as a visual triumph but as a satisfying evolution of the franchise. Either way, its journey from Grid to reality will offer plenty to debate, on screen and off.