TRON: Ares

Name: TRON: Ares
Director: Joachim Rønning
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Released: 2025-10-08
Rating: 6.4

October 8, 2025· 1h 59m

Science Fiction Adventure Action

Directed by

Joachim Rønning

Cast

Jared Leto Greta Lee Evan Peters Gillian Anderson Jodie Turner-Smith Jeff Bridges +53 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.4

A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.

Audience Sentiment

Overall6.4

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

8 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Recognizer battle in the city

8.3at 1h 40m

Lowest Moment

Pacing issues emerge

4.8at 44m

Biggest Swing

The film recovers significantly from its mid-point pacing problems when it returns to Flynn's Grid and delivers on fan service and spectacular action sequences

TRON: Ares starts with mixed reception due to casting concerns and pacing issues, but rebounds strongly in its second half with impressive visual spectacle and meaningful callbacks to the original franchise. While the film succeeds as a technical achievement and delivers satisfying action sequences, it struggles with character development and an anemic script that doesn't fully capitalize on its premise.

8 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb