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TRON: Ares is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in January
Commissions Earned
The 2025 film “Tron: Ares” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on January 6th via Disney. Joachim Rønning directed this sequel, which featured original music by Nine Inch Nails. It stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, Hasan Minhaj, and Cameron Monaghan.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), on a BD-66 disc, with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray releases will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All of the releases [on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray] will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.
The following bonus materials will be included with each release.
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes:
- The Journey To Tron: Ares: Go on a personal journey with Jared Leto, director Joachim Rønning and other cast and crew members for an in-depth making-of look showcasing the stunning visuals, incredible stunts, cool (but heavy) costumes, and next-level sets of Tron: Ares.
- Lightcycles On The Loose: Join director Joachim Rønning as he peels back the layers of one of the most action-packed sequences in the film. Discover what ILM and the artists who grew up loving the franchise contributed, and what other iconic film the sequence pays homage to.
- The Artistry Of Tron: Ares: Director Joachim Rønning and actor-producer Jared Leto sit down to discuss their journey creating Tron: Ares. The pair unpack key moments and the striking visual, sonic and artistic philosophies that drive the storytelling both in and out of the Grid.
- Cast Conversations: Join the cast in candid conversations as they reflect on stepping into character, memorable on-set experiences, funny anecdotes and personal insights. Get a glimpse of the off-screen camaraderie that shines in their electric on-screen synergy.
- The Legacy Of Tron: Decades after Tron first took the world by storm, and with Tron: Legacy in between, there’s loads of nostalgia to mine for Tron: Ares. Catch some clever easter eggs and noteworthy cameos as this enduring franchise continues to leave its mark.
Further below, after the break, you can find the home video and theatrical trailers for the film. Also, there is the full press release.
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TRON and TRON: Legacy on 4K on September 16th
Commissions Earned
The 1982 film “TRON“ and its sequel “TRON: Legacy“ (2010) are individually coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16th via Disney. The first film [“TRON”] was directed and co-written by Steven Lisberger. It starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and David Warner. The second film [“TRON: Legacy”] was directed by Joseph Kosinski. It starred Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, and Michael Sheen.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of each film include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect (for the first film) and 2.35:1, shifting to a 1.78:1 aspect ratio (for IMAX footage of the second film), featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, a digital copy of each film will be included. Here is some information about the restoration and remastering, taken from the press release just issued by Disney.
“TRON was digitally scanned and carefully restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, who corrected dirt, warping, and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. The work was supervised by director Steven Lisberger. TRON: Legacy has been remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski. Meticulously remastered, both films transport audiences back to the digital frontier with an experience more immersive, dynamic, and visually spectacular than ever before.”
Below you can find a glimpse at the packaging and disc art for each of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases.
UPDATED: The bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below. It will just be archival Blu-ray extras ported over on the Blu-ray Disc.
TRON Blu-ray extras:
- Photo Tronology – Join the director for original production photos and intimate stories
- The Tron Phenomenon – Explore Tron’s impact on pop culture
- The Making of Tron
- Deleted Scenes
- Audio Commentary
- And Much, Much, More!
TRON: Legacy Blu-ray extras:
- The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed – Discover what happens after the movie ends
- Special Look at TRON: Uprising – The Disney XD animated series
- Music Video – “Derezzed” written, produced, and performed by Daft Punk
- Launching the Legacy – Uncover how the writers and filmmakers created this amazing story
- Disc Roars – Director Joseph Kosinski rallies the fans at Comic-Con
- Visualizing TRON – See the filmmakers bring the world inside the grid to life
- Installing the Cast – The Stars discuss their unique TRON experience
UPDATED: the TRON 4K UHD has Blu-ray SteelBook, and TRON: Legacy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now functional preorders at Amazon!!
The TRON 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and the TRON: Legacy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook have listings now available for preorder at Walmart. They’ve apparently sold out, but stay tuned for an update.
Here is a glimpse at some 3840 x 2160 (4K resolution) images that Disney has provided press. They were originally in TIFF format and around 45MB each in size. I have converted them to lossless PNG format, and they’re still as large as 20MB or so. So, be patient loading these. Enjoy!
Below, after the break, you can find the full press release just issued [via email] by Disney. More details to follow soon.
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