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Tron: Ares Showcases ‘Holy Grail’ Graphics as Jeff Bridges Returns

Empire magazine’s July 3 issue offers exclusive on-set insights into the film’s AI-driven narrative alongside its groundbreaking effects.

Tron: Ares exclusive
Empire – August 2025 – Tron: Ares cover
Tron: Legacy

Overview

  • The special Empire issue features never-before-seen images and interviews with director Joachim Rønning and original creator Steven Lisberger.
  • ILM has pushed visual boundaries by treating Tron: Ares as the “Holy Grail of computer graphics” with motion-controlled robotic camera work.
  • Jeff Bridges confirms his return as Kevin Flynn/CLU, though he remains tight-lipped on how his character survives the events of Tron: Legacy.
  • The storyline brings Light Cycles into urban streets and explores the real-world impact of artificial intelligence.
  • Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are composing an industrial soundtrack for the film’s October 10 UK premiere.