TRON: Ares Director Reveals How Nine Inch Nails Informed New Disney Sequel (And Sets It Apart From the Other Movies)

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Despite having only a few films to its name, *TRON* has become incredibly influential in the world of filmmaking. While it’s often remembered for its groundbreaking visual effects, the music is a major contribution to the franchise’s legacy. The original 1982 *TRON* featured a score by electronic music pioneer Wendy Carlos (who also scored *A Clockwork Orange* and *The Shining*), and *TRON: Legacy* is unique for being the only film scored entirely by Daft Punk. This sets a very high standard, but the new film, *TRON: Ares*, has something special planned.

The upcoming film *TRON: Ares* will continue the musical style of previous *TRON* movies, featuring a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. While the duo have composed music for many films, including *The Social Network* and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*, this is the first time they’ll be credited as their band, Nine Inch Nails. Director Joachim Ronning recently told ComicBook that Reznor and Ross brought something special to *TRON: Ares*, significantly impacting the film and even influencing his direction on set.

Ronning explained that music is central to the film, and having Nine Inch Nails involved was a huge benefit. He knew they were contributing while he was filming and would often listen to their music to get inspired and connect with the story’s atmosphere. He listened to Nine Inch Nails constantly, even playing it in his trailer throughout the production.

I was really blown away by how talented everyone was – honestly, just *them* being involved would have been incredible. But the fact that they pulled it off while working as Nine Inch Nails felt like a huge victory for us. It also gave us a clear idea of the vibe we wanted for the real-world scenes – something more industrial and gritty than what we’d done before. It really helped shape how everything should *feel*.

Ronning also hinted at a surprising interpretation of the entire *TRON* series, suggesting it’s meant as a warning story, particularly relevant today with the rise of artificial intelligence.

“That’s part of what makes it interesting,” Ronning explained. “I think they’ve really tapped into what people are thinking and feeling right now, and also anticipated future trends. With this movie, the focus is on AI, which is now a huge part of our daily lives, but wasn’t when we began. So it feels very relevant and current, and that’s definitely appealing. Making this film has also taught me a lot about technology – it’s been a fantastic experience.”

TRON: Ares will speed its way into theaters on October 10.

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2025-09-25 19:14