Tron: Ares crashes back onto the big screen but is bombing at the box office, despite Jared Leto’s turn as Ares—a program struggling to put human feelings into words. Shockingly, the iconic Tron barely shows up, leaving the sequel feeling like a neon misfire.
Our spoiler-loaded take comes straight from The Weekly Planet podcast crew, who break down why this once-promising franchise can’t seem to reconnect with its cult fanbase—and ponder if there’s any hope to rehouse that classic Grid magic.
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