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Tron. Image from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures “Tron: Ares” is a franchise entry that does not require viewers to have seen the original film from the 1980s or its sequel, “Tron: Legacy,” released in 2010. The key point is that the official movie trailer for “Tron: Ares” is engaging enough to persuade anyone that it is worth watching.
The official movie trailer is visually captivating, featuring neon red lights that have become an element of the “Tron” franchise. The trailer conveys a doomsday-like atmosphere, as its tagline suggests a literal collision of two worlds. This installment brings “Tron” into a new realm on planet Earth, marking the first complete crossover between the two realms in “Tron.
” From the looks of it, this exciting premise is unfolding in “Tron: Ares.” A brief history of the impact of “Tron”: The original movie pioneered the integration of what they assumed was “virtual reality” back then with live-action, predating “The Lawnmower Man” and other futuristic, high-tech films that sought to depict the next evolution in cinema. However, “Tron” convincingly captured the audience’s imagination, prompting moviegoers to engage with its marketing, hype, and promotions, as it truly met their expectations.
“Tron” is part of the short list of the most influential sci-fi films to have come out from the decade of the 80s, and from that moment on, it has been referenced, “borrowed,” and directly mentioned in other mediums of entertainment, because while the first movie itself was not that entertaining because of its rather slow pace, the storyline itself was the first of its kind in mainstream cinema, and unless you have watched it, you would not be able to make that assertion as to why it is so influential to filmmakers. READ : ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is vital to the survival of the MCU To lend credence to that. The term “Light Cycle” originated from the “Tron” movies and has since become a staple in the vocabulary of film enthusiasts, historians, and, more importantly, popular culture.
When a fictional movie term enters the cultural lexicon, it signifies that a connection has been successfully established with a broad audience that has engaged with the said iconic film when Jeff Bridges was still the lead star of it. The franchise’s main star in the original film, Jeff Bridges, played a crucial role in capturing the attention of both critics and audiences. Without his presence, I doubt the film would have garnered the same level of interest because, at the time, Bridges was a fast-rising star known for his methodical acting.
Decades later, in “Tron: Ares,” a brief voiceover by Jeff Bridges’s character, “Kevin Flynn,” near the end of the official trailer, adds significant weight to the project, as he remains the iconic figure of the franchise, regardless of who takes the lead in the latest installment. I compare his importance to that of “Luke Skywalker,” who is integral to the essence of “Star Wars.” Yes, that is how important “Kevin Flynn” is to “Tron.
” It is because no matter what creative direction, no matter who the producers are, and regardless of the decade any franchise is in, especially if it belongs to sci-fi, fantasy, or adventure, the first core character, the key hero, and the good guy on whom the story revolves will always be that consistent anchor to the film series, even if their role diminishes or their role itself is the one that lessens in capacity. His presence must always be there in one way or another. Indeed, there is weight to hearing his voiceover; it is a subtle but mighty nod to Jeff Bridges’ importance in anything having to do with “Tron.
” Tron. Image from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Now, we welcome fresh talent, new faces, and original characters to the Tron franchise with the introduction of Jared Leto. The subtitle of the latest installment is named after his character “Ares,” who may portray either a hero or a potential antagonist in the film.
With Jared Leto, there is always an element of unpredictability, as no official details have been disclosed regarding the specifics of his role or the reasons for his casting in this movie and beyond. Additionally, in any role that Jared Leto is cast in, he always adds his specific nuances to it, which has made him a favorite choice among casting directors because he has his flair to his acting, and he does look like a “cult leader” or something of a messiah. It depends on what eccentric or bizarre role is assigned to him, but from being “The Joker,” “Morbius,” and now, “Ares,” that trend is not by accident but by design.
They keep giving him these jobs to do because he can do them. On an interesting side note, Jared Leto does look like Jesus with his facial hair and hairstyle, which is a good thing, of course! I just can’t shake that impression off when it comes to his appearance. Haha.
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It makes me wonder when he will be cast to portray him. He looks the part, after all. Perhaps, after this, he will.
There is one more point that “Tron” is significant for having lasted up to this decade: it is because “Tron” was an original creation of Disney way back when they were still at their peak years in the eighties in terms of their creativity without the wokeness, so many people are glad that thus far how they have handled “Tron” is good enough that they have not butchered or destroyed anything of significance to its legacy. I sense that with “Tron,” they are being more careful in not hurting any of its long-standing strengths, aspects, and cinematic qualities that have made “Tron” last this long in its bankability from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. “Tron: Ares” should be able to raise the bar higher this time without tarnishing any of the established hallmarks that have made it the franchise it is now.
In the meantime, I predict that “Tron: Ares” will soon become a blockbuster hit. Absolutely and without question, Disney badly needs this victory after the live-action “Snow White” (2025) debacle. There are several upsides to this upcoming Disney live-action film because it benefits from the history of the “Tron” franchise, its intricate lore, pop culture relevance, and the modern technology available to create stunning CGI, special effects, and filmmaking techniques.
Given that this decades-old franchise has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is visually possible in cinema, it will set a new gold standard once it is released in theaters worldwide. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .
Lastly, “Tron” in cinema is synonymous with technology, and that is something that will never go out of style, become passé, or be a thing of the past. “Tron” movies keep pushing it forward in cinemas, and with Nine Inch Nails in charge of this upcoming movie’s OST, oh man, this is going to be something else because this will be a visual and audio feast for the senses of any moviegoer..
