TRON: ARES – Is It Morbin’ Time Again?
Tron: Ares is scheduled to be released theatrically on October 9, 2025 in Malaysia, including in RealD 3D, 4DX, ScreenX, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX. Tron: Ares marks the first film in the Tron series to be given a PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association, after its predecessors were rated PG.
Tron: Ares (stylized as TRON: Ares) is a 2025 American science fiction action film that is the third installment in the Tron series and a standalone sequel to Tron: Legacy (2010).
Tron Ares Synopsis
TRON: Ares – follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares (Leto), who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
Mankind encounters AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated programme, Ares, leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world.
🎬 TRON: Ares Official Trailer
Experience the digital frontier in the official trailer for TRON: ARES. Witness the convergence of the digital and real worlds as Ares embarks on his mission.
🎭 Cast & Crew
| Role | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Joachim Rønning |
| Writers | Jesse Wigutow, Jack Thorne |
| Producers | Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Steven Lisberger |
| Cinematography | Jeff Cronenweth |
| Music | Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross) |
Starring: Jared Leto as Ares, Greta Lee as Eve Kim, Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, Jeff Bridges, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro.
📖 Synopsis
In TRON: ARES, a highly sophisticated program named Ares is dispatched from the digital realm into the physical world on a perilous mission, marking humanity’s first encounter with AI beings. As Ares navigates the complexities of human emotion and purpose, he faces challenges that question the very nature of existence.
📝 Review
Critics have offered mixed reviews for TRON: ARES. While the film boasts impressive visuals and a compelling concept, some feel it falls short in execution. The Verge notes that despite a strong cast and stylistic attempts, the film struggles to captivate, lacking narrative depth and excitement. The Verge Similarly, Next Best Picture describes it as a “cinematic pin dropped in a franchise map that’s going absolutely nowhere.”
A critical review from The Guardian gives the film one star out of five and calls the film “mind-bendingly dull.”
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 54% of 65 critics’ reviews are positive. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 50 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating “mixed or average” reviews.
🎟️ Tickets & Showtimes in Malaysia
TRON: ARES is now playing in Malaysian cinemas. You can check showtimes and book tickets at:
FAQ
When is the release date for Tron: Ares in Malaysia?
The official release date for Tron 3: Ares in Malaysia is on the 9th of October 2025.
Is there a 2nd Tron movie?
After more than 40 years since the original film premiered, TRON is getting another sequel with TRON: Ares.
What is the movie Tron about?
When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger’s computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.
What is TRON: Ares going to be about?
Ares follows another battle for control over tech corporation Encom, and there’s another Dillinger in one corner as the antagonist, opposed by Encom CEO and brand new character to the franchise, Eve Kim.
Are Tron Filmed for IMAX?
Tron Aries was filmed specifically for IMAX which is really the way it was meant to be experienced. “Tron: Ares was filmed specifically for IMAX, which is really the way it was meant to be experienced,” star and producer Jared Leto said.
🧾 Final Verdict
TRON: ARES offers a visually striking experience that delves into the intersection of digital and human worlds. While it presents an intriguing premise, the film’s execution may leave some viewers wanting more. For fans of the franchise and those interested in AI-themed narratives, it’s worth a watch.
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