Key takeaways:
– The filming for the highly-anticipated third installment in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, is now underway.
– Actor Jeff Bridges confirms his return, exciting fans of the franchise.
– Jared Leto, who was linked to the Tron project six years ago, stars as Ares.
– Director Joachim Rønning is leading the film with a star-studded cast.
– Tron: Ares is set to hit the movie theatres on October 10, 2025.
Tron: Ares Finally in Production
Six years after it was initially reported, the third installment in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, is finally in production. The planned start date of filming was delayed because of writers and actors strikes, and now that the strikes are over, filming is underway in earnest.
Jeff Bridges Returns to Tron Universe
In exciting news for Tron lovers globally, Jeff Bridges, the original Tron star, is confirmed to return for Tron: Ares. Bridges himself shared the news on Film Comment podcast, expressing his excitement about the project and his eagerness to work with Jared Leto who will play the lead role.
Bridges also revealed insights into the technology used to create these deeply immersive films. He spoke fondly of his de-aged appearance in the previous film, Tron: Legacy, and expressed anticipation as to how technology advancements would affect the new movie. He hinted at the use of less A.I. and more practical sets, which are known to be visually stunning.
Star-Studded Cast & Director
Tron: Ares will be helmed by Joachim Rønning, who has an impressive track record with hits like Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Alongside Bridges and Leto, the movie features a stellar cast that includes Cameron Monaghan, Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Sarah Desjardins, Gillian Anderson, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, and Jodie Turner-Smith. There has also been buzz around town that Cillian Murphy might return to reprise his Tron: Legacy role as the villain.
The Story of Tron: Ares
Penned by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne, Tron: Ares will narrate the tale of a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, played by Leto. Ares, sent from the digital world into reality, carries a perilous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. Thus, the story perfectly blurs the line between virtual and real, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Leto, besides playing the lead role, is also producing Tron: Ares alongside Emma Ludbrook and Jeffrey Springer, with Russell Allen serving as the executive producer.
Expectations High for Tron: Ares
The Tron series has had a bit of a wild ride. The original cult classic Tron by Steven Lisberger stood alone as a unique sci-fi adventure for 28 years. The sequel, Tron: Legacy, followed in 2010. A third film was to be made, called Tron: Ascension, but it got canceled. Now, Tron: Ares is driving new excitement among the fanbase, especially with confirmed participation from original star Jeff Bridges.
Given the hype and star-studded cast, expectations for the third Tron installment are soaring high. Tron fans around the globe are eagerly waiting for October 10, 2025, when Tron: Ares is scheduled to hit the theatres.
