Jared Leto’s Tron: Ares Gets Digital and Blu-ray Release Dates
**Tron: Ares Set for Digital and Physical Release Amid Mixed Reception**
The much-anticipated film *Tron: Ares* is set to make its debut on digital platforms for rent and purchase on December 2, 2025. Audiences can expect to find it on popular services such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Following this digital release, the film will be available in physical formats, with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD hitting shelves on January 6, 2026. Additionally, Disney is releasing a limited-edition Steelbook DVD, which will feature custom packaging and artwork, appealing to collectors and fans alike. This special edition will also include bonus features such as deleted scenes and five engaging featurettes that delve into various aspects of the film’s production.
Among the highlights of these featurettes is “The Journey To Tron: Ares,” where star and producer Jared Leto, along with director Joachim Rønning, share insights into the film’s visuals, stunts, costumes, and sets. Another intriguing segment, “Lightcycles On The Loose,” focuses on one of the film’s most thrilling sequences, showcasing the collaboration with ILM artists. The other featurettes provide a deeper understanding of the film’s artistic vision and the legacy of the *Tron* franchise, which has been a staple of sci-fi cinema since the original 1982 film. Interestingly, Disney appears to be adhering to a more traditional theatrical release window, with a 53-day gap before the digital release and an 88-day wait for physical media, a strategy not commonly seen in today’s rapidly changing film distribution landscape.
Despite the excitement surrounding its release, *Tron: Ares* has faced criticism, including a lukewarm review from IGN, which rated the film a 5/10. The review suggested that the film struggles to establish its own identity, often revisiting themes from the original while failing to capture the same magic. This mixed reception raises concerns about the future of the *Tron* franchise, which had hoped to reignite interest in the series after a 15-year hiatus since the last installment. With the potential for sequels now in question, fans will be eager to see how *Tron: Ares* performs in the digital marketplace and whether it can carve out a new path for the beloved franchise.
Tron: Ares
will ride onto digital platforms for rent and purchase — including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home — on December 2.
The film will also be getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD release just over a month later on January 6, 2026. Disney is also releasing a limited-edition Steelbook DVD which will include custom packaging and artwork. The DVD set will have some bonus features for fans to dig into as well, including deleted scenes and five featurettes.
According to
Variety
, the first is The Journey To Tron: Ares, where
star and producer Jared Leto and director Joachim Rønning, as well as other cast and crew members, discuss visuals, stunts, costumes, and sets. The next is Lightcycles On The Loose, where Rønning goes into detail on one of most action-packed sequences in the film and explains how ILM artists were involved in the process.
The third featurette is called The Artistry Of Tron: Ares, and in this one, Rønning and Leto “unpack key moments and the striking visual, sonic and artistic philosophies that drive the storytelling both in and out of the Grid.” The fourth behind-the-scenes clip is called Cast Conversations, where performers in the film reveal their process and “personal insights” about working on the movie. Finally, the last featurette is called “The Legacy of Tron,” which explores the entire franchise and highlights easter eggs and cameos throughout.
In addition to the physical media coming from Tron: Ares, fans will also soon be able to snag a Tron franchise three-movie collection, which will include the original 1982 film and the fan favorite 2010 follow-up film starring Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund.
Something interesting to note about the release of Tron: Ares: Disney appears to be respecting the theatrical window to the degree not many studios are willing to right now. Tron: Ares took 53 days to become available to audiences in their homes with the digital release and the Blu-ray/DVD window is even longer at 88 days.
The digital and Blu-ray release comes after
Tron: Ares flopped at the global box office
, raising questions about the future of the franchise.
The hope with Tron: Ares was that it would reboot the Tron franchise 15 years after the last entry and usher in a wave of sequels. Those hopes now appear in doubt. IGN’s
Tron: Ares review
returned a 5/10. “Tron: Ares somehow forgets where it came from and relentlessly revisits the original, only making the latest version of the Grid paler by comparison,” we said. For what it’s worth, check out IGN’s
Tron: Ares Ending and Post-Credits Scene Explained
feature to find out how it sets Tron 4 up.
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Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.
