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Early Reviews for ‘Tron: Ares’ Hail Spectacle as Script Draws Fire

The film opens Oct. 10 following a Los Angeles premiere that spotlighted its technical bravura.

Overview

  • Critics praise the film’s visuals, practical light‑cycle set pieces and a propulsive Nine Inch Nails score, while many fault thin storytelling and undercooked characters.
  • Director Joachim Rønning leads the soft‑reboot continuation starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters and Jodie Turner‑Smith, rated PG‑13 with a 1 hour 59 minute runtime.
  • The premise shifts Tron’s action into real cities as a powerful program ventures into the physical world, with a sought‑after “permanence” breakthrough central to the stakes.
  • Several reviews highlight large‑format presentation, Wētā’s LED suit work and night shoots on Vancouver streets as key to the film’s tactile look and cleanly staged chases.
  • Writers say the project evolved over roughly 15 years to reflect real‑world AI’s rise, with creators emphasizing audiovisual spectacle to reintroduce the franchise to new audiences.