Disney’s Tron: Ares is finally coming to theaters after a long 15-year wait. Set to hit theaters on October 10, 2025, the new movie continues the Tron story but with a fresh twist. This time, a powerful AI named Ares (played by Jared Leto) will cross over from the digital world into the real one. Now, while fans can watch it in IMAX for the full sci-fi experience, people are wondering about its streaming date.
Well, so far, Disney hasn’t officially announced when it’ll stream online. But, we believe, Tron: Ares is expected to arrive on Disney+ around January 2026. That’s because Disney usually adds its big movies to streaming about three months after their theater release. So, if you miss it on the big screen, you won’t have to wait too long to catch it at home.
Take other Disney films, for example, including Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, that released on the streaming platform within 154 days of theatrical release. Further, The Marvels dropped on the platform within 89 days, while Lilo & Stitch took 103 days. So, based on the average of the films, Tron: Ares is expected to take around 90+ days to appear on Disney+.
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Tron: Ares’ Box Office Gamble Might Affect Its Streaming Release
Meanwhile, our streaming predictions for Tron: Ares might get completely altered based on the box office performance of the film. Because if the history of Hollywood has taught us anything, low-performing films don’t stay in theaters for long. So, if this upcoming film fails to impress audiences in theaters, it might be released quicker than expected on Disney+, maybe around December 2025.
So far, Tron: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning, who also made Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is expected to earn between $42M and $55M domestically during its opening weekend (via Box Office Theory). This number is quite close to what Tron: Legacy made back in 2010, which opened with $44M in the US theaters (via The Numbers). So, it seems kinda risky for Ares.
Now, we don’t know the budget for this upcoming sequel, but it’s safe to assume it costs a lot, considering its big cast and advanced visual effects. Meanwhile, back in 2010, Tron: Legacy made over $400M worldwide, but still turned out to be a disappointment due to its high cost. So, naturally, Disney is now hoping for Tron: Ares to perform better both in theaters and with audiences.
But if the movie doesn’t meet box office expectations, the company could release it on Disney+ earlier than planned. Usually, Disney movies stream around 90 days after release, but weaker box office numbers can shorten that gap. Take Disney’s Haunted Mansion, for example. The movie was released on streaming just 68 days after it hit theaters because it didn’t do well.
If Tron: Ares faces the same problem, it could be available on Disney+ by December 2025 instead of January 2026.
Can Tron: Ares Revive the Franchise After 15 Years?
While fans are wondering about Tron: Ares’ streaming release, another question remains: can the movie revive the franchise?
Well, Disney has been planning this new Tron movie for years, and Tron: Ares is finally their chance to bring the franchise back. The last movie, Tron: Legacy, came out in 2010 and built a loyal fan base, even though it didn’t make huge profits. Now, after 15 years, Disney hopes this new film can make Tron popular again.
But early predictions show Ares might open to about the same numbers as Legacy, which means the studio will need strong reviews and good word-of-mouth to make it a success. Another big challenge is Jared Leto, who plays the lead character, Ares. Over the years, Leto has faced several controversies and hasn’t had a major box office hit in a long time.
His movies like Morbius, The Little Things, Haunted Mansion, and House of Gucci didn’t perform very well, and this could affect how audiences view Tron: Ares. Even though Disney is counting on his star power, it might not be enough to guarantee success. Still, there’s some hope. Tron: Ares doesn’t have much competition from other big sci-fi movies this year, which gives it a better chance to stand out.
If the story and characters connect with audiences, Tron: Ares might just spark a fresh wave of excitement for the franchise; otherwise, it’ll be a lost cause.
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Tron: Ares will hit theatres on October 10, 2025.
