‘TRON’ and ‘TRON: Legacy’ on digital and coming to 4K

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TRON and TRON: Legacy have been restored for fans old and new.


TRON

TRON is a movie phenomenon. It stunned audiences in 1982 with the story and imagery.
When Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), a computer game creator, is beamed into a digital world, everything is new and confusing. He must play the game he is making in order to get back to his real life.

Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxleitner star in this memorable and sci-fi-fan favorite that was nominated for 8 nominations in 1983.

Back in 1983 there were no laptops, cell phones, or any of the technologies we take for granted today. This was indeed a film for the future. But the future is now, at least some of what was portrayed in the original movie. With AI taking over, it’s just a matter of time before TRON is considered outdated, well, maybe.

Bonus features on TRON include “The Tron Phenomenon” in which Jeff Bridges says the film is “a myth for modern time.” He said the whole movie was on the “cutting edge” of everything. The visuals are what fans think of when they think of Tron.

The futuristic world, including the litecycles, completely enthralled audiences when the film debuted in 1982.

In another featurette, writer/director Steven Lisberger discusses looking at the archives and remembering the process and creation of the story and film.

There is a look at the fantasy world and how computers are the people. The “Digital Imagery” bonus describes how the film combined real with digital to create the iconic movie.
There is also a short “making of” bonus and deleted scenes round out the additions to the movie.

 


TRON: Legacy

The sequel, Tron: Legacy, premiered in 2010 and continued enthralling viewers – especially sci-fi fans. This time, Kevin Flynn’s son Sam (Garrett Hedlund) receives a message from his long-lost father and goes on a high-tech adventure to rescue him.

There are several bonuses including a look at how the imagery of the initial film was what made it unforgettable. There is no doubt audiences back in the 1980s were amazed at what they saw on the screen, and this sequel continues that experience. 

Another bonus looks at the iconic vehicles and how they were updated for this film. The vehicles are an important element to the film and story. Casting the characters is another bonus feature.

Disney is not done with the franchise. TRON: Ares hits theaters next month, and yes, Jeff Bridges is back for this one too.

The films

  • TRON was digitally scanned and carefully restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, who corrected dirt, warping, and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. The work was supervised by director Steven Lisberger. TRON: Legacy has been remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski. Meticulously remastered, both films transport audiences back to the digital frontier with an experience more immersive, dynamic, and visually spectacular than ever before.
  • Available on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, the releases showcase breathtaking Dolby Vision picture quality and pulse-pounding Dolby Atmos audio for the ultimate home-viewing experience.
  • TRON and TRON: Legacy will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray, beginning September 16, 2025. Re-watch the two films before the new film TRON: Ares debuting in theaters October 10, 2025.

The Tron phenomenon has lasted decades and through generations. And that is evident in Walt Disney World with the TRON Lightcycle Run coaster in which guests ride the iconic vehicles through a colorful umbrella, recreating the experience of the characters in the films.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, and is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County. Francine is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

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