They Called It Tron Ares Rotten Tomatoes — This Movie’s Honor Just Went to Zero!

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:16 +0000

They Called It Tron: Ares X Rotuilding Tron’s Legacy — Why the Film Scored Zero on Rotten Tomatoes (and What It Means) By [Your Journalism Name], Entertainment & Cinema Analyst When Tron: Ares, the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel to Disney+, dropped amid fierce curiosity and high hopes, fans immediately asked: Was it the bold evolution Tron fans deserve… or a bold misstep? On Rotten Tomatoes, Tron: Ares ultimately landed a staggering Zero Score — a shocking defeat that sent waves through pop culture and official Tron circles. But what led to this sweeping score? And why does the film’s “honor” feel like a ghost in the Tron legacy? ### The Hype vs. Reality: Fueling Expectations Far Too High Tron: Ares promised to expand the digital frontier with deeper storytelling, sharper visuals, and a darker tone, continuing the universe established by Nick Clay’s 2010 breakthrough Tron: Legacy. Early trailers dazzled with sleek cyber-futurism, intense action, and a narrative grappling with identity, control, and liberation inside a ruthless digital realm. However, by release, many critics and longtime fans felt the film struggled to balance spectacle with substance.