Who Is Doing the Music for Tron: Ares?

The highly anticipated Tron: Ares is bringing a bold new sonic direction to the franchise, with Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross) composing the film’s score. This marks the first time the iconic industrial band has officially scored a movie under their NIN moniker, replacing Daft Punk’s legendary Tron: Legacy soundtrack .

Why Nine Inch Nails?

• Industrial Edge: Known for their gritty, electronic-rock fusion, NIN’s sound aligns with Ares’ darker, more introspective tone. Reznor described the approach as “a little grittier” and playing by “different rules” under the band’s name .
• Contrasting the Grid: Director Joachim Rønning sought to differentiate the digital and real-world settings, with NIN’s industrial textures mirroring the film’s themes of AI and human conflict .
• Legacy of Innovation: Following Wendy Carlos’ synth-pioneering score for Tron (1982) and Daft Punk’s electronic masterpiece for Legacy, NIN continues the tradition of groundbreaking musical choices for the franchise .

What to Expect from the Soundtrack

• Original Score: The trailer teases a blend of mechanical pulses and ambient layers, evoking a “post-apocalyptic” vibe reminiscent of The Social Network but with NIN’s signature intensity .
• New Songs: The film will feature original NIN tracks beyond the instrumental score, potentially including vocal compositions .

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Tron: Ares hits theaters October 10, 2025—prepare for a sonic revolution.