Disney’s reboot of the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, will zoom into homes on Dec. 2 on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, in addition to getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD release on Jan. 6, 2026.
Exhibition and rivals note, even on a dud like Tron: Ares, Disney is a big respecter of the theatrical window, the Jared Leto starring movie becoming available in homes after 53 days; 88 days of if you count the DVD window.
Tron: Ares was expected to be an early fall tentpole, but didn’t make it. The pic cost $220M before global P&A grossing only $142M worldwide. The expected loss as we first told you is around $132M in the movie’s first cycle.
Disney is releasing a limited-edition SteelBook DVD edition for personal film libraries which will feature custom artwork and packaging. There’s also a Tron franchise three-movie collection including the original 1982 Tron and the 2010 Joseph Kosinski directed follow-up.
Among the bonus features in the Tron: Ares DVD set are deleted scenes (Seth’s date, Burning Man and Lisberger cameo) as well as the following featurettes:
The Journey To Tron: Ares: Producer and star Jared Leto, director Joachim Rønning and other cast and crew members discuss the the stunning visuals, stunts, cool (but heavy) costumes, and next-level sets.
Lightcycles On The Loose: Rønning peels back the layers of one of the most action-packed sequences in the film and how ILM artists were involved.
The Artistry Of Tron: Ares: Rønning and Leto unpack key moments and the striking visual, sonic and artistic philosophies that drive the storytelling both in and out of the Grid.
Cast Conversations: Actors and actresses reveal their process, on-set experiences, funny anecdotes and personal insights.
The Legacy Of Tron: A look back at the Tron franchise with easter eggs unveiled and cameos.