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Tron: Ares’ Opens to Divided Reviews as Disney Revives the Neon Franchise

Early critics single out the visuals and score; the writing draws the most complaints.

Overview

  • The third Tron installment is now in theaters, including a German rollout on October 9 following its Los Angeles premiere earlier in the week.
  • Review aggregators point to a split reception, with reports citing an early Rotten Tomatoes score near 53 percent.
  • Critics praise the large-format presentation, production design and Light Cycle sequences staged on real streets for IMAX-scale impact.
  • Nine Inch Nails’ soundtrack is widely highlighted as a standout element that elevates the viewing experience.
  • The narrative is faulted for thin character work as the film explores digital programs entering the physical world, with Joachim Rønning directing a cast led by Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson and a return by Jeff Bridges.