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**Summary:**

The article is a review of the upcoming film *Tron: Ares*, a reboot of the *Tron* franchise. The reviewer discusses the challenges of making the 43 year-old franchise relevant to a new generation unfamiliar with the original films. The plot involves the digital program Ares being sent into the real world to retrieve a code related to artificial intelligence that was created by Kevin Flynn. Ares, as well as Encom CEO Eve Kim and Julian Dillinger are after the code. The reviewer praises the film’s visual effects and the premise of exploring the relationship between AI and humans but criticizes the script for not digging deeper into the complex issues surrounding AI, settling for action set pieces. Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Evan Peters’ performances are noted. The reviewer predicts the film will perform decently at the box office, but will not be a major success.

**News Article:**

**’Tron: Ares’ Seeks to Reboot Franchise with AI Twist, Faces Generational Divide**

Hollywood – Nearly 30 years after the original *Tron* captivated audiences with its groundbreaking CGI, Disney is set to release *Tron: Ares* on October 10, 2025, aiming to revitalize the franchise for a new generation. Directed by Joachim Rønning (*Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales*), the film stars Jared Leto as Ares, a digital program sent from the Grid into the real world.

The plot revolves around Ares’ mission to retrieve a coveted “permanence” code, originally designed by Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges returns for a cameo), which would allow AI creations to exist indefinitely. Encom CEO Eve Kim (Greta Lee) seeks the code to advance AI, while Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), grandson of the original *Tron* villain Ed Dillinger, plots to steal it, despite his mother’s (Gillian Anderson) advice against getting involved.

According to a review, the film grapples with the challenge of making the decades-old franchise relevant to a modern audience unfamiliar with the *Tron* concept. A new angle is introduced where Ares starts to question his mission as he interacts with humans and confronts internal conflicts within his own program.

While the film is expected to deliver dazzling visual effects and action, the review suggests the script, penned by Jesse Wigutow, doesn’t fully explore the complex ethical and societal implications of AI, opting for more action-oriented set pieces. Leto’s performance as Ares is highlighted as believable, while Lee and Peters are praised for their portrayals of ambitious and morally questionable characters.

Alongside Leto, Lee, and Peters, the cast includes Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, and Arturo Castro. The film is produced by Sean Bailey, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer and Steven Lisberger who directed the original film.

The reviewer predicts *Tron: Ares* will likely perform adequately at the box office, however it will not be a major success. The film’s success will depend on its ability to bridge the gap between nostalgic fans and a new generation grappling with the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.

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