Didn’t watch Tron: Ares in theaters last month? Well, count yourself among a lot of people, considering that the film turned out to be one of Disney’s biggest box office flops in a while. But there’s good(?) news: if you were simply waiting long enough to be disinterested in watching the latest (and potentially final, for a very long while) Tron movie at home, the time is nigh.
This morning Disney confirmed that Tron: Ares would begin its home release next week, with a digital release set for the first week of December, followed by a physical release in early January 2026.
As well as the film itself, the home releases will come with a raft of behind-the-scenes bonus content, including featurettes about the history of Tron, developing the film’s lightcycle sequences, and one that is described as a “personal journey with Jared Leto” looking at Ares‘ creation, fitting given that Leto played a hugely significant role in reviving Tron after a planned sequel to Tron: Legacy stalled out at Disney. Whether that was ultimately for better or worse? Still kinda TBD.
Beyond the featurettes, the home releases will include a trio of deleted scenes from the film, including one simply credited as “Lisberger Cameo”—indicating that original Tron writer and director Steven Lisberger was going to make a cameo in the film at some point. Lisberger did make a brief appearance in Tron: Legacy as Shaddix, one of the bartenders at the End of the Line Club, so it’s a shame his continuation of that legacy, for want of a better word, didn’t continue in the theatrical cut of Ares. At least it’ll live on as a deleted scene!
Here’s the full list of bonus features:
Deleted Scenes:
– Seth’s Date
– Burning Man
– Lisberger CameoFeaturettes:
– 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.
Tron: Ares releases digitally on December 2, with a Blu-ray and DVD release set for January 6, 2026.
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