Exploring TRON 3: Unraveling the Mystery Behind TRON: Ares and Missing Characters

New details have emerged about TRON: Ares, the upcoming third film in the TRON series, suggesting a major revision of TRON: Legacy. The original TRON gained a cult following and was followed by a sequel in 2010. However, TRON: Legacy received mixed reviews, causing plans for further sequels to stall. Now, TRON: Ares is being developed as a reimagined sequel, with Disney hinting that it will have less focus on the previous protagonists.

In the latest announcements, it was revealed that Jared Leto's character, Ares, will be portrayed as the first digital program to enter the real world, sparking a debate about the existence of artificial intelligence as sentient beings. This plot point conflicts with the ending of TRON: Legacy, which also showed a program transitioning from the digital realm to the physical world. Consequently, the connection between TRON 3 and TRON: Legacy is being questioned, along with the status of the main characters from the previous film, whose roles in the series may be altered.

Legacy's Ending Brought Quorra To The Real World Before Ares

Quorra Sees A Sunrise In TRON: Legacy - Legacy's Ending Brought Quorra To The Real World Before Ares

TRON: Legacy introduced a sentiment A.I. to the real world in the character of Quorra. The film focused on Sam Flynn, the son of Kevin Flynn, who enters the virtual reality Grid and meets his father and Quorra, an ISO program. Quorra, the last of her kind, is a naturally occurring life form within the digital landscape.

In TRON: Legacy, Sam and Quorra escape the Grid and return to the physical world. The upcoming TRON: Ares introduces Ares, noted as humanity's first sentiment A.I. However, Quorra, originally an ISO, was technically the first A.I. to make it to the real world. This raises questions about the significance of Ares' arrival in the physical world and suggests that Quorra's story may be overlooked in the new film.

TRON: Ares' Story Raises Questions About How It Connects To TRON: Legacy

Tron 1982, red light suit from TRON: Ares, and TRON: Legacy - TRON: Ares' Story Raises Questions About How It Connects To TRON: Legacy

Despite hinting at a possible sequel, TRON: Legacy does not appear to directly connect to TRON: Ares. The teaser for TRON: Ares does not mention Sam and Quorra, and the actors who played them (Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde) have not been confirmed to return. Originally intended as a direct sequel to TRON: Legacy, Disney decided to pause the project and later reimagined it as a reboot of the franchise. This shift in direction seems to disregard the conclusion of TRON: Legacy as the filmmakers explore new possibilities.

TRON 3's Retcon Might Explain Why Quorra & Sam Are Not Returning

This could explain why Ares is considered the first A.I. to make it to the real world, as Quorra's adventure is no longer considered canon. While Quorra and Ares' TRON: Ares suit designs appear similar, this could be the result of hailing from the same digital world instead of having a concrete connection. Erasing Quorra's notable arrival into the real world would still feel like a serious retcon of TRON: Legacy, which ended on a more triumphant note as Sam declared his intentions to take over his father's company and show Quorra the world.

Olivia Wilde in Tron - Legacy - TRON 3's Retcon Might Explain Why Quorra & Sam Are Not Returning

The possibility that TRON: Ares might be changing the ending of TRON: Legacy could be the reason why Quorra and Sam are missing from the new movie. Their significant roles in the overall legacy of the TRON universe could be a key factor. It's likely that their absence is intentional, possibly to surprise viewers. There is a chance that Quorra has been kept hidden from the audience. The decision to label the third TRON film as a reboot, rather than a sequel, suggests that Quorra's transition to the real world may not be acknowledged or could even be altered in the storyline.

Disney's focus on the new program in the upcoming TRON movie suggests that the events of TRON: Legacy may not be important to the overall story they want to tell. This could be why there are no returning characters in the cast. It's unclear if the events of TRON: Legacy are still considered part of the story or if they have been changed. Fans will have to wait for TRON: Ares to know for sure.

TRON: Ares is set to be released in theaters in 2025.

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming "TRON: Ares" film appears to be taking a bold direction by reimagining the TRON universe. While the introduction of Ares as the first digital program to enter the real world is an intriguing plot point, it raises questions about the continuity with "TRON: Legacy." Quorra's journey from the Grid to the physical world in the previous film was a significant moment, and it's unclear how "Ares" will address her absence. The lack of returning characters and the decision to label the film a reboot suggest a departure from the events of "Legacy." It will be interesting to see how the filmmakers reconcile these changes while staying true to the spirit of the original TRON franchise.

Overall, the article effectively highlights the potential inconsistencies between "TRON: Ares" and its predecessor. It raises questions about the treatment of Quorra's character and the significance of the events in "Legacy." While the decision to reimagine the series may bring fresh ideas, it also carries the risk of alienating fans who were invested in the previous film's narrative. The release of "Ares" in 2025 will ultimately determine how successfully it navigates these challenges and establishes its own place within the TRON universe.