Tron: Ares; the latest chapter in Disney’s iconic sci-fi franchise is finally coming home. After its theatrical release in October 2025, the movie will begin streaming on Disney+ on January 7, 2026, giving fans and curious viewers alike a chance to experience the high-tech adventure from their living rooms.
Tron: Ares is the third major live-action film in the Tron franchise, following:
- Tron (1982)
- Tron: Legacy (2010)
In this movie, an advanced digital program named Ares is sent from the digital world (known as the Grid) into the real world on a dangerous mission. This marks a first direct encounter between humans and artificial intelligence beings in the Tron universe; a theme that mirrors ongoing real-world conversations about AI and technology.
Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film blends high-stakes sci-fi action with visual spectacle and cutting-edge effects.
Cast and Crew
Tron: Ares features a mix of returning talent and exciting new faces:
- Jared Leto as Ares, the rogue program
- Greta Lee
- Evan Peters
- Hasan Minhaj
- Jodie Turner-Smith
- Arturo Castro
- Cameron Monaghan
- Gillian Anderson
- Jeff Bridges reprising his legacy role from Tron: Legacy
Streaming Release Date
Tron: Ares will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ starting January 7, 2026 i.e less than three months after its theatrical debut.
Release Timeline Recap
Here’s how the Tron: Ares home release schedule plays out:
- Digital purchase and rental: December 2, 2025
- Blu-ray & 4K UHD: January 6, 2026
- Disney+ streaming: January 7, 2026
Tron: Ares had a challenging box office run, grossing under expectations worldwide, despite its high profile and big budget.
With AI and machine learning more topical than ever, Tron: Ares taps into ideas about what it means when artificial intelligence crosses into human reality.