Tron: Ares Release Dates Locked — When You Can Watch and Own Disney’s Sci-Fi Sequel

Tron: Ares didn’t set the world on fire in theaters, but Disney is moving full steam ahead with a home release that’s packed like they’re betting on a second wind.

When you can watch it at home

The digital version (rent or buy) lands December 2, 2025. If you’re a disc person, the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions arrive January 6, 2026. That’s about two months after its theatrical run started, which tracks with the studio’s recent playbook.

Disney’s also doing a limited-edition SteelBook with custom art and packaging that leans into the series’ neon glow, speed, and high-tech vibe. And if you’re in full-grid mode, they’re putting out a 3-Movie Collection that bundles the 1982 original, Tron: Legacy, and Tron: Ares.

The movie in one clean pitch

"Get ready for the electrifying action and adventure of Tron: Ares. When a highly sophisticated Program named Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, it marks humankind's first encounter with AI beings."

What’s on the discs and digital extras

For a film that struggled to connect at the box office, the extras lineup is surprisingly beefy, and there are some nerdy deep cuts in here:

• Deleted scene: Seth's Date
• Deleted scene: Burning Man
• Deleted scene: Lisberger Cameo (yep, as in Steven Lisberger, who directed the original Tron)
• The Journey to Tron: Ares: A making-of with Jared Leto, director Joachim Ronning, and the crew digging into the slick visuals, big stunts, heavy-as-heck costumes, and massive sets
• Lightcycles on the Loose: Ronning breaks down one of the movie’s most kinetic sequences, with ILM and artists who grew up on Tron showing their work, plus a nod to another iconic film it pays tribute to
• The Artistry of Tron: Ares: Ronning and Leto talk through key moments and the visual, sonic, and design philosophies that drive the story on and off the Grid
• Cast Conversations: The ensemble swaps stories about finding their characters, on-set memories, and the kind of off-camera chemistry that actually shows up on screen
• The Legacy of Tron: A tour through franchise callbacks, easter eggs, and cameos, connecting 1982 to Legacy to now

The reality check

Tron: Ares didn’t have an easy time at the box office: about $142 million worldwide against an estimated $180–220 million budget. Not great. The audience response was healthier than the critics though, with a Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter (their audience score) at 85% despite a low Tomatometer.

Who made it and who’s in it

Joachim Ronning directed from a script by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne. Jared Leto leads as Ares, with Jodie Turner-Smith, Greta Lee, Gillian Anderson, Evan Peters, Cameron Monaghan, and Sarah Desjardins in the mix. Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn for the first time since Tron: Legacy, which is a big swing for longtime fans.

Bottom line: the theatrical run was rough, but Disney’s giving Tron: Ares the deluxe home treatment. If you wanted more world-building, more lightcycles, and a pile of behind-the-scenes context (including ILM flexing on a set piece), the home release looks like the way to go.