When will Tron: Ares be available on Blu-ray? Release date and more, explained 

The latest addition to the Tron series, Tron: Ares, was released in theaters on October 10, 2025. This chapter stars Jared Leto as Ares, a highly advanced digital program. The story follows Ares as he travels from the digital world into our real world for the first time.

Along the way, he meets Eve Kim, the CEO of ENCOM, played by Greta Lee. The movie also features Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, and the return of Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn. Tron: Ares was released on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV on December 2, 2025. In physical media, the film will be available on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, and DVD starting January 6, 2026.

Tron: Ares to release in physical media on January 6, 2026

A still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/Disney)

Tron: Ares physical media will feature several deleted scenes like "Seth's Date" and "Burning Man." There is also a special clip showing a cameo by Steven Lisberger, who created the original Tron. These scenes give a deeper look at the story that you could not see in the theater.

The Blu-ray and 4K discs will also have five special behind-the-scenes featurettes. They are:

1. The Journey to Tron: Ares: It shows how Jared Leto and the director worked together to build this new world.
2. Lightcycles on the Loose: It explains how they filmed the fast racing scenes.
3. Cast Conversations: It features the actors talking about their favorite moments from the set.
4. The Artistry of Tron: Ares: Director Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto discuss the film's creation. They explore the unique visuals, sound, and artistic ideas used to tell the story inside and outside the Grid.
5. The Legacy of Tron: This section looks back at the history of the franchise. It highlights nostalgic moments, hidden "Easter eggs," and special cameos that connect the new movie to the original 1982 film and TRON: Legacy.

For collectors, the Limited Edition Steelbook comes with a metal case and special art that features the movie's bright neon colors. And for those who missed the older films, the 3-Movie Collection will have the original 1982 movie, Tron: Legacy, and Tron: Ares all at once.

Where to stream Tron: Ares?

A still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/Disney)

Viewers can stream the film by purchasing or renting it on major digital platforms such as:

• Amazon Prime Video
• Apple TV (iTunes)
• Fandango at Home (Vudu)

To purchase the film in 4K Ultra HD, it usually costs about $29.99. To rent it for 48 hours, the price is around $24.99. For Disney+ subscribers, the movie is expected to arrive on the streaming service in January 2026, likely shortly after the Blu-ray release.

What is Tron: Ares about?

The film's plot follows a highly advanced program named Ares, who is sent on a dangerous mission by his creators at Dillinger Systems. They have invented a way to bring digital objects into the physical world, but there is a catch: these objects only last for 29 minutes before they vanish.

To overcome this limit, both Dillinger Systems and ENCOM are racing to unlock the Permanence Code, a breakthrough that would allow digital beings to survive permanently outside the Grid. Ares is sent into the real world as Dillinger’s most powerful tool in this technological arms race.

To make this transition permanent, Ares is sent to find a secret called the Permanence Code. During his mission, Ares crosses paths with Eve Kim, the head of ENCOM, who believes the technology should be used responsibly rather than as a weapon. As Ares interacts with humans and experiences life beyond the Grid, he begins to question his purpose and the intentions of those who created him.

Once designed as a precise and emotionless program, Ares slowly develops self-awareness, forcing him to confront a critical choice: remain a controlled asset in a corporate power struggle, or assert his own autonomy in a world that fears what he represents.

Edited by Suchita Patnaha