We were first transported into the Grid back in the early ’80s, when TRON introduced us to a dazzling world of light cycles, identity discs, and a battle between Programs and Users. That groundbreaking film rewired our imaginations and gave us a glimpse of a digital frontier. Years later, TRON: Legacy pulled us back in—this time sleeker, moodier, and pulsing with Daft Punk’s unforgettable soundtrack.
And now… TRON is coming out of the computer and into our world.
Disney just dropped the jaw-dropping trailer for TRON: Ares, and it’s already sending shockwaves through the Grid—and beyond. Opening in theaters on October 10, this third chapter in the franchise cranks the concept into overdrive. Imagine the neon dreamscapes of the original, supercharged with today’s tech and cinematic wizardry. It’s TRON on steroids. A sensory sugar rush. Pure digital adrenaline.
TRON: Ares follows a powerful and sophisticated Program named Ares (played by Jared Leto), who is sent from the digital realm into the real world on a mission unlike anything we’ve seen before. This marks the first direct contact between humans and AI in the TRON universe—a collision course between flesh and code.
Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film features a powerhouse cast including Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson—and yes, the legendary Jeff Bridges returns to the Grid
The TRON: Ares soundtrack is set to blow minds and bend soundscapes. In a move that has fans buzzing, Grammy-winning industrial rock legends Nine Inch Nails are behind the score for the highly anticipated film, marking a historic first for the band. And the wait is finally over.
Today, Nine Inch Nails dropped “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” the electrifying lead single from the Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — and their first official release in over five years. The haunting, synth-driven track debuts alongside a mesmerizing visualizer you can experience now: Listen + Watch
The track pulses through the just-released TRON: Ares trailer, perfectly syncing the franchise’s iconic digital aesthetic with the band’s signature sonic edge.
Set to release on September 19 via Interscope Records, the full soundtrack will feature entirely original music by Nine Inch Nails. While Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are no strangers to cinematic scoring — having composed over 20 acclaimed scores under their names and earning two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, a GRAMMY, and an Emmy — this marks the first full film score credited directly to Nine Inch Nails as a band.
With TRON: Ares, Disney isn’t just rebooting a legendary digital universe — they’re bringing along a powerhouse sound that promises to elevate the experience to a whole new level. Get ready for a sonic journey that’s truly out of this world. With visuals that push the envelope and a storyline that taps into today’s biggest tech questions, TRON: Ares isn’t just a sequel—it’s an evolution. The Game has changed. And this time, the Users are part of it.
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