Fez — “Tron: Ares” follows Ares, a highly sophisticated program dispatched from the digital realm into the real world on a dangerous mission—framed as humanity’s first direct encounter with AI. 

Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, the film opened in Morocco-facing markets as part of its global theatrical rollout on October 10, 2025. 

Box office and reception

The movie topped the domestic box office on its debut weekend with $33.5 million but underperformed relative to expectations given reports of a large production budget. Trade coverage and box-office roundups pegged its critical consensus as mixed—hovering in the mid-50s on Rotten Tomatoes—while audiences responded more warmly. 

Beyond the numbers, the premise is the headline: for the first time in the series, a digital entity crosses into physical space. Disney’s synopsis emphasizes the real-world stakes and positions the film as a contemporary parable about AI, corporate rivalry, and the ethics of “making code permanent.” 

What’s new in the grid

Rønning’s film reorients Tron’s long-running ENCOM–Dillinger rivalry around efforts to manifest programs in our world. The studio’s materials and cast lists confirm Lee’s Eve Kim at ENCOM, Peters as Julian Dillinger at the rival firm, and Bridges returning as Kevin Flynn—links that anchor Ares to the franchise’s lore while introducing new power players. 

Visually, “Tron: Ares” doubles down on the series’ signature laser-lit aesthetic across premium formats (IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, Dolby Cinema). Early critical notes praise the sound and look—even when they fault the story’s depth—yielding a spectacle-first experience designed for big screens. 

Why it matters

Released amid an intense public conversation about AI, “Tron: Ares” resonates beyond its fandom: it imagines what happens when engineered intelligence occupies our streets, not just our screens. For Morocco’s growing tech scene—where AI and data-center investments have become policy priorities—the movie’s central question is timely: how do societies govern human-machine coexistence when the boundary between code and person blurs?

The road ahead

Industry chatter suggests that future installments hinge on turnout. Reporting and interviews note that a sequel remains possible if audience demand grows, with story teases seeded for expansion. For now, viewers can still find big-screen showings; a streaming window will follow the theatrical run.