The Tron: Ares streaming release date has become a major topic of discussion following the film’s theatrical release. Joachim Rønning directed the film from a screenplay written by Jesse Wigutow, who also co-wrote the story with David DiGilio. As of writing, the film has a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes‘ Tomatometer and 87% audience score on the popcornmeter.
So, what is the streaming release date of Tron: Ares? Here’s what you need to know.
What is the Tron: Ares streaming release date estimate?
Tron: Ares’ streaming release date estimate is January-February 2026. This is based on the pattern followed by Disney films.
Disney typically drops its theatrical films on streaming three months after the theatrical run. For instance, Captain America: Brave New World arrived in theaters in February 2025 and became available on streaming in May 2025. Similarly, Moana 2 hit theaters in November 2024 before becoming available on Disney+ in March 2025.
Thus, if Tron: Ares follows a similar pattern, then its aforementioned January-February 2026 release timeframe becomes all the more likely.
Tron: Ares news and updates
Tron: Ares, made on a reported budget of $180 million, recently opened with a $33.5 million domestic and $60.5 million global debut. These figures are considerably lower than the initially projected $45-$50 million domestic opening and $90-$95 global opening.
A sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy, Tron: Ares follows the eponymous protagonist, a complex and brilliant AI program. Ares travels from the digital world to the real one to complete a dangerous mission. After arriving, Ares comes across several challenges and situations that make him question his purpose.
Tron: Ares’ cast is headlined by Jared Leto. Supporting cast members include Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, and Jeff Bridges.
The synopsis for Tron: Ares is as follows:
“A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.”
