I just saw *Tron: Ares*, and even though people have different opinions about the movie itself, almost everyone agrees the music is fantastic! Nine Inch Nails did the soundtrack, and it’s exactly the kind of moody, techno-industrial sound you’d expect from them. But here’s something cool I learned: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the guys from NIN, didn’t *just* do the music – they actually *appeared* in a big action scene in the movie! It was a fun surprise to see them up on screen.
WARNING: SPOILERS For Tron: Ares Follow!
The film *Tron: Ares* focuses on the intense competition between ENCOM and Dillinger Systems. Both companies, led by CEOs Eve Kim and Julian Dillinger, have figured out how to reverse the process that sends people into the digital world of *Tron* (known as the Grid). This allows them to briefly bring digital creations into the real world. However, the story takes a turn when Eve uncovers Kevin Flynn’s lost “Permanence Code,” which could make these transitions permanent. Julian sends his powerful AI programs, Ares and Athena, to steal the code, but Ares turns against him, choosing to become permanently real instead of following orders.
Ninch Inch Nails’ Cameo In Tron: Ares Revealed
The third act of *Tron: Ares* sees Athena launching a full-scale rebellion, bringing her forces into the real world to stop the renegade Ares. When a massive Recognizer ship appears over the city, the government reacts by sending fighter jets to destroy it. And who are the pilots of those jets? None other than the musicians Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross!
One of the most exciting parts of *Tron: Ares*, and its trailers, is the aerial combat. The forces of Athena have their own flying unit, with soldiers able to create personal aircraft. Similar to the light cycles, these ‘light planes’ attack by leaving trails of solid light. The combat jets piloted by Nine Inch Nails don’t stand much of a chance and are quickly destroyed.
It’s become a tradition for big movies to include quick, hidden appearances, and Disney loves adding these ‘Easter eggs’ to its popular franchises. We’ve seen it with Daniel Craig briefly appearing as a Stormtrooper in *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*, and Matt Damon showing up in various Marvel films like *Thor: Ragnarok* and *Deadpool 2*. You always have to be on the lookout! In the case of *Tron: Ares*, the surprise isn’t visual—it’s auditory. The filmmakers cleverly hid Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s likenesses behind fighter pilot helmets and relied on their voices as the clue. This continues a trend started by *Tron: Legacy*, which featured Daft Punk—the film’s composers—in a more obvious cameo as club DJs within the digital world.
Disney’s *Tron: Ares* is predicted to be a box office disappointment, potentially ending the *Tron* series. This makes it unclear if there’s a dedicated fanbase interested in things like cameos or extra scenes after the credits. However, just like the first *Tron* movie, a revival is always possible in the future.
Tron: Ares is now in theaters and IMAX.
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