The Joachim Rønning-directed film, the third entry in the Tron movie franchise, hits theaters on Oct. 10.
‘Tron: Ares’
Leah Gallo
On a busy night of film debuts, Disney’s sci-fi action movie Tron: Ares had its starry world premiere in Los Angeles. Full critics reviews for the third entry in the Tron film franchise officially drop tomorrow morning, but early reaction to the feature has already hit social media — and the consensus seems to be the film is visually spectacular, in particular on Imax screens, and features an all-timer soundtrack from Nine Inch Nails.
Tron: Ares features a very topical story about mankind’s interaction with artificial intelligence and stars Jared Leto as a sophisticated AI program who leaves the digital world to complete missions in the real world. The cast also includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro and Gillian Anderson. Tron regular Jeff Bridges returns as the legendary Kevin Flynn.
Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil) directed the film, with the script written by Jesse Wigutow and cinematography was done by frequent David Fincher collaborator Jeff Cronenweth. As mentioned previously, the movie’s propulsive music is by Nine Inch Nails’ Oscar-winning duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Tron: Ares follows the Joseph Kosinski-directed Tron: Legacy (2010), which again was praised for its visuals and notably featured the classic soundtrack by French electro superstars Daft Punk. The first Tron film was released in theaters in 1982 and despite its moderate box office success, became a cult classic for its groundbreaking visuals.
Ahead of the official reviews for Tron: Ares, read on for the early social media reactions to the film.
#TRONAres is THRILLING, pulse-pounding, and a VISUAL SPECTACULAR! The real star of the show is the mind-melting soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails, which methodically matches every moment. Story may be simple, but the IMAX experience more than makes up for it. We need to see a sequel. pic.twitter.com/L8nAt9cq4t
— Daniel Baptista • The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) October 7, 2025
#TronAres is as basic as basic gets. Bare bones, straight forward story, emotions and characters. Which is fine. But it has really fun visuals and a very propulsive soundtrack, and just enough Tron legacy to keep fans interested. Enjoyed it more than I didn’t. pic.twitter.com/mouGowVAtp
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) October 7, 2025
#TronAres is extraordinary in every way.
It fuses the tech of Tron with the real world to mind-blowing results. More practical stunts and more epic sci-fi action. A visual spectacle that must be seen in @IMAX.
A non-stop, action-packed feast for the senses. pic.twitter.com/8S74yWN4qA
— Jonathan Sim (@TheJonathanSim) October 7, 2025
#TronAres is visually astounding and the NIN tracks go so hard.
The story’s middle portion is pretty thrilling & engaging before it gets a bit bogged with a supporting cast saddled to expositional efforts in the third act.
If you’re going, it’s an IMAX-must! pic.twitter.com/vKvv4KwXLJ
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) October 7, 2025
#TronAres’s aesthetics are slick, radical & eye-popping and the Nine Inch Nails score are new club classics that complement the visionary bedazzlement. The women (Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith & Gillian Anderson) steal the show, elevating their material. @Disney pic.twitter.com/fPJRknItuJ
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) October 7, 2025
#TronAres was everything I could’ve wanted from this franchise. A certified BANGER. The NIN score absolutely rips, it’s a visual FEAST, and the AI-driven plot was surprisingly compelling/relevant. Greta Lee and Evan Peters are fantastic – and Leto was freaking badass. A few shaky… pic.twitter.com/cA8ZexNdHR
— Jones Vibes (@jonesvibesonly) October 7, 2025
#TronAres is pure visual noise
A film that borrows tropes from every great AI sci-fi movie but never digs deeper than the surface.
It’s stylish, has awesome action, cool ideas but emotionally empty.Thank god for the NIN Score which truly is the saving Grace alongside Greta Lee pic.twitter.com/8BPD6FyhSp
— Zach Pope (@popetheking) October 7, 2025
I’m very conflicted about #TronAres, a movie plays with all of the sci-fi tropes that tech bros learn all the wrong lessons from and has some genuinely rad action sequences, but is bogged down by the charisma vacuum known as Jared Leto and some distracting ADR.
NIN music RIPS. pic.twitter.com/kYNmHCZx5M
— BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) October 7, 2025
TRON: ARES is a good time. Combining mythos with technological advancements, there are nods to past projects while looking towards the future. Brilliant cast with stunning visual effects and a score I wanted injected into my veins. #TronAres #IMAX pic.twitter.com/fkliaZg3Q7
— film posers™️ Josie Marie 🇵🇸🇵🇷 (@TheJosieMarie) October 7, 2025
Consider me glued to #TronAres . While I think it holds back on deeper mythology for new fans, it’s actually an advantage. It’s a thrilling Tron adventure that blazes by, with a perfectly awkward Ares showcasing Jared Leto’s Program learning our world. I want/need more. pic.twitter.com/ASH3h0Gf8U
— Mike Reyes (@MrControversy83) October 7, 2025
#TronAres is THE COOLEST-LOOKING FILM YOU’LL SEE THIS YEAR. Fuelled by an electrifying Nine Inch Nails score, every frame pulses with style and energy. The story may not fully grip you, but it’s a full-on sensory experience that looks incredible in @IMAX . pic.twitter.com/1PJjkUYDrE
— Anthony Gagliardi @ TIFF50 (@AJGaliardi) October 7, 2025
#TRONAres lights up with more than visuals. Greta Lee grounds the neon spectacle, but the story feels hollow. Style wins over substance, with sound and choreography outshining real emotional engagement. pic.twitter.com/uT8v76waLf
— iammichaeljlee.bsky.social (@IamMichaelJLee) October 7, 2025
#TronAres is a modern sci-fi masterpiece. Epic, stunning visuals that demand to be seen in IMAX accompany a story that never stops moving. The phenomenal music from Nine Inch Nails is a character unto itself. Extremely approachable for those unfamiliar with the previous films. pic.twitter.com/LkvDutcicD
— The HoloFiles – Movie/TV News & Reviews (@theholofiles) October 7, 2025
Tron Ares is visually stunning and has some of the best 3D I’ve seen in a decade (outside of the Avatar films). That said the movie’s plot is extremely dumb, and I just didn’t care about any of the characters. If after that reaction you still want to see it, IMAX 3D is a must. pic.twitter.com/FVSTohmtZz
— Peter Sciretta (@PeterSciretta) October 7, 2025
