TRON: Ares Lands on Digital December 2, With 4K Ultra HD and DVD Following in January

Tron: Ares rolls out a two-phase home release.

Tron: Ares is racing into homes this holiday season with a digital release beginning December 2. Fans can watch the film on Amazon Prime Video making it an early winter break option for sci-fi viewers. The momentum continues right into the new year as the film arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD on January 6, 2026. This rollout gives longtime followers and new fans alike an easy way to dive into the newest chapter of the iconic series without waiting long between formats.

A Bold New Chapter for the Tron Franchise

Directed by Joachim Rønning, Tron: Ares builds on ideas introduced in Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010) while pushing the saga into new territory. The story centers on a high-level Program named Ares, who crosses into the real world on a dangerous mission that sparks humanity’s first direct encounter with AI beings. The film leans heavily into cutting-edge effects, high-speed sequences, and a pulse-pounding soundtrack composed by Nine Inch Nails. Read our review here.

SteelBook and Franchise Collection Offer Options for Fans

Collectors will be able to grab Tron: Ares in a limited-edition SteelBook. The design eflects the franchise’s neon style and sleek design language. For viewers who want the entire journey in one package, Disney is also releasing the Tron 3-Movie Collection/. It includes Tron, Tron: Legacy, and Tron: Ares in a digital and DVD bundle. It’s a straightforward way to experience the full evolution of the Grid in one set.

Tron: Ares centers on Ares. He is an advanced Program chosen to cross from the digital realm into the real world for the first time. His arrival sparks a dangerous collision between technology and humanity, forcing both sides to confront the risks and possibilities of a future shaped by AI. The mission sends Ares through a world he was never built to navigate, raising the stakes for the Grid and the people who created it.

Bonus Features

Deleted Scenes

• Seth’s Date
• Burning Man
• Lisberger Cameo

Featurettes

• The Journey to Tron: Ares: An in-depth look at the film’s creation with Jared Leto, director Joachim Rønning, and the crew. The featurette explores stunt work, production scale, and the striking visual world built for this chapter.
• Lightcycles on the Loose: A breakdown of one of the film’s most ambitious action sequences, featuring insights from ILM and the artists who grew up with the franchise. The team also reveals a classic film homage embedded in the scene.
• The Artistry of Tron: Ares: Rønning and Leto discuss the creative philosophy behind the movie, focusing on its visual identity, sound design, and the elements that shape life inside and outside the Grid.
• Cast Conversations: The ensemble reflects on stepping into their roles, sharing on-set moments, character insights, and stories that highlight how their chemistry carried over from set to screen.
• The Legacy of Tron: A tribute to decades of Tron history, showcasing the franchise’s evolution, the easter eggs woven into Ares, and the impact of the original films on this new chapter.

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