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Disney Sets 4K Tron Remasters, SteelBook Releases and Park Overlays for September

Disney primes audiences for October’s Tron: Ares through 4K updates, SteelBooks, park tie-ins.

Overview

  • At Destination D23, Disney announced fully remastered 4K editions of Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010) for digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook release in mid-September.
  • Most outlets cite September 16 as the studio’s date, though some reporting lists September 12, indicating a minor discrepancy still to be clarified.
  • The updates include a more vibrant look for the original film’s grid sequences and CGI touch-ups to Legacy, including improvements to the earlier digital de-aging of Jeff Bridges’ character.
  • Temporary overlays at Tron attractions in Walt Disney World and Shanghai Disneyland will adopt a red aesthetic with onboard Nine Inch Nails audio starting September 15–16 for a limited time.
  • Physical SteelBook editions are expected to carry previously released bonus features, with some reports noting pre-orders were not yet available, as Tron: Ares remains slated for theaters on October 10.