Disney's Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Franchise Just Completely Flipped Its Premise
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Disney's Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Franchise Just Completely Flipped Its Premise
"Virtual worlds, what are they going to look like, when will we get there? Well, folks, we're not going there. They are coming here."
"A malfunctioning program who wants to live. Why is that? It's just... a feeling."
Tron: Ares is set to release on October 10, 2025, and reflects contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence and technology’s impact. Jeff Bridges shared fond memories of Tron during a roundtable, highlighting its lasting appeal. The film introduces Ares, a mass-produced AI soldier, and explores themes of technology gaining autonomy. Characters discuss the implications of virtual worlds and their dangers to humanity. A cameo by Bridges as a hologram of Kevin Flynn emphasizes legacy themes, raising questions of AI’s desires and motivations in a transformed world.
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