Review: TRON: ARES Pulls You Back Into the Grid for One Hell of an Awesome and Immersive Ride!

I’ve been a Tron fan since I saw the first film when I was a kid. The original Tron is one of those rare sci-fi films that felt like it came from the future, with its neon-drenched world and groundbreaking ideas about technology and identity.

Then came Tron: Legacy, which took that retro magic and gave it a modern, visually spectacular makeover. It wasn’t perfect, but it was stylish, exciting, and set up so much potential for the future of the franchise.

Now, after years of waiting, Disney has finally delivered with Tron: Ares, and I’ve got to say, it completely blew me away! I loved this movie!

Tron: Ares takes everything Legacy built and supercharges it. The movie doesn’t just return us to the Grid; it pulls the Grid into our world.

Directed by Joachim Rønning, this film pushes the franchise into wild new territory, exploring what happens when digital life steps into the real world. It’s got that perfect blend of sci-fi spectacle and emotional storytelling that makes for an unforgettable movie-going experience.

The story centers on Ares, a highly advanced program played by Jared Leto, who’s sent from the digital world into the real one on a mission. It’s humanity’s first true encounter with artificial intelligence in physical form.

What makes this story work so well is how personal it feels. Ares isn’t just another machine trying to escape his programming, he’s a being who ends up on a journey to become human. It’s a digital-age twist on Pinocchio, and it works beautifully.

I’ll admit it, I wasn’t thrilled when Leto was first cast in the film. I’m not a big fan of the actor. But he’s actually great in this movie. He brings genuine vulnerability and depth to Ares. You can feel the conflict inside him, the struggle between logic and emotion, code and consciousness.

While I’m not a fan of Leto, I have to admit that I actually enjoyed him in this movie and I wasn’t expecting that. The supporting cast is just as strong. Greta Lee absolutely owns her role as Eve Kim, a brilliant yet reclusive programmer running Encom. She’s the human counterbalance to Ares’ awakening, and their scenes together give the movie real emotional weight.

The rest of ensemble includes Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, and Gillian Anderson, and they all bring something unique to the table. Then you’ve got Jeff Bridges returning as Kevin Flynn, adding that touch of legacy magic that fans are going to love. His presence ties the entire Tron saga together in a way that feels earned.

I appreciated how much focus the film put on character development and emotional storytelling. This movie takes the time to actually build meaningful arcs for its characters.

Ares isn’t just a program trying to survive; he’s learning what it means to feel, to make choices, to care, and that journey ended up being incredibly interesting and engaging.

His interactions with Eve Kim give the story real heart, showing the clash between logic and humanity in a way that feels intimate and grounded.

The supporting characters all get moments to shine, too, and each one adds something to Ares’ evolution. The story itself may seem simple on the surface, but it’s told with purpose and clarity, exploring identity and connection through a sci-fi lens that feels both epic in scope and deeply personal.

Visually, this film is next-level. The combination of sleek real-world environments with Grid-style design is absolutely stunning. Rønning and his team did an awesome job

Then there’s the soundtrack… holy hell. Nine Inch Nails delivers a score that is pure badassery. It pulses through every scene, fueling the action and emotion like it was born for this universe.

This is everything I’ve wanted from a Tron sequel. It’s smart, emotional, and visually explosive. It honors what came before while blazing its own path forward.

I had an absolute blast watching Tron: Ares. This movie is pure, high-energy fun from start to finish. It’s the kind of cinematic experience that grabs you right away and doesn’t let go.

Every chase, every fight, every visual moment is bursting with creativity and style. The pacing is tight, the action sequences are electric, and the combination of visuals and sound just keeps your adrenaline pumping.

I found myself grinning through so much of it because it’s just such a cool ride. It’s great to see a Tron movie that balances heart, spectacle, and pure entertainment this well. Watching it on the big screen with the sound blasting felt like being plugged directly into the Grid.

I loved how immersive this movie is. This is a film that demands to be seen on the big with the sound cranked up to max. Between the visuals, the music, and the story, I was completely absorbed from start to finish. It’s the kind of movie that reminds you why we love going to theaters… to escape, to get lost in another world, and to just feel something big.

If you’re a longtime fan, you’ll be thrilled. If you’re new to the franchise, you’re in for a wild ride. Tron: Ares isn’t just a return to the Grid, it’s an exciting step into a new digital frontier. I’ve also gotta say, I enjoyed it more than Tron: Legacy.

Now, I know Tron: Ares has been getting some mixed reactions from critics, but I don’t care, I had an absolute blast with this movie. It’s visually insane, the world-building is awesome, and it just delivers that pure cinematic fun. Sometimes you just have to sit back, soak it all in, and have a freaking good time!

I hope this movie does well at the box office, because I want to see a sequel get made, and this movie sets up a sequel!