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Tron: Ares Opens to Lukewarm Reviews as Spectacle Outshines Story

Early reactions highlight eye-popping craft and a propulsive Nine Inch Nails score, with thin writing leaving the franchise’s future riding on audience turnout.

Overview

  • Disney’s third Tron film is now in theaters, directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters and a returning Jeff Bridges.
  • Critics widely commend large-format visuals, production design and the Trent ReznorAtticus Ross score, while faulting shallow characterization and themes.
  • Several reviews argue the emphasis on real-world action over the Grid undercuts what many see as the series’ defining aesthetic.
  • A reported early Rotten Tomatoes snapshot shows roughly 55% from critics and an 86% audience score, reflecting a split between reviewers and moviegoers.
  • A mid-credits tease sets up possible continuation without revealing specifics, with box-office performance expected to determine whether sequels proceed.