At a Glance
- Tron: Ares drops on Disney Plus on Jan. 7.
- Jared Leto leads a mostly new cast, including Evan Peters and Greta Lee.
- The film introduces a fresh AI threat and a race for survival.
- Why it matters: Fans and streaming viewers will see if the franchise can revive its box-office fortunes on Disney Plus.
Tron: Ares, the latest entry in the iconic sci-fi franchise, is set to stream on Disney Plus on Jan. 7. With Jared Leto leading a fresh ensemble, the film adds a new AI menace to the Grid’s lore. The release follows a lukewarm theatrical run, raising questions about its streaming performance.
Cast and Characters
Jared Leto plays Program Ares, introduced by Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), the ENCOM CEO. Greta Lee portrays Eve Kim, a rival tech mogul who becomes Ares’s target. The film also features Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, Arturo Castro and Hasan Minhaj.
- Jared Leto – Program Ares
- Evan Peters – Julian Dillinger, ENCOM CEO
- Greta Lee – Eve Kim
- Jodie Turner-Smith – [role]
- Gillian Anderson – [role]
- Arturo Castro – [role]
- Hasan Minhaj – [role]
Director and Production
Joachim Rønning, known for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, directs the film.
Streaming Details
Tron: Ares will stream on Disney Plus beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, with viewers able to choose between ad-free and ad-supported tiers. The ad-free plan costs $19 per month or $190 per year, while the ad-based plan is $12 per month with no annual option. Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max are also available.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ad Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-free | $19 | $190 | No ads |
| Ad-based | $12 | – | Ads included |
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Key Takeaways
- Tron: Ares premieres on Disney Plus Jan. 7.
- Jared Leto stars as Program Ares, joined by a new cast.
- Streaming options include a $19/month ad-free tier or a $12/month ad-based tier.
The release will test whether the franchise can regain momentum on streaming platforms.
