Disney reissues TRON films in 4K/Blu-ray ahead of Ares release

Disney is reissuing the first two films in its TRON franchise on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray ahead of next month’s theatrical release of TRON Ares, the studio announced, reviving restored versions of the 1982 original and its 2010 followup as a lead-in to the new sequel arriving October 10, 2025. Reports differ on the exact 4K street date, with some outlets citing September 16 and others listing September 29, a discrepancy the studio has not publicly reconciled.

According to Disney, the Walt Disney Film Restoration team digitally scanned and carefully restored TRON, correcting dirt, warping and other imperfections under the supervision of director Steven Lisberger. TRON Legacy was remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski. The reissues are being positioned as more immersive presentations of the films, and will include a slate of special features such as archival production photos, behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes and audio commentaries, along with material focused on the franchise’s cultural influence and music, including Daft Punk’s contributions to Legacy. Disney also noted that flashing...