Tron: Ares Lightcycles Inspired by Scrapped Sequel & Frankenstein Plot

'Tron: Ares' inverts the franchise’s premise, with AI soldiers invading reality. Production designer Darren Gilford revisited scrapped ideas from Joseph Kosinski’s original sequel to 'Tron: Legacy,' creating practical lightcycles for the actors. The lightcycles feature two critical riding positions and an aggressive high-speed mode. The film explores the arms race between two warring tech companies, ENCOM and Dillinger Systems, led by Eve Kim and Julian Dillinger, respectively. Ares and Athena are sent to retrieve a permanence code, leading to questions about AI sentience and empathy. The film’s plot mirrors 'Frankenstein,' as Ares questions his expendability and experiences new feelings. The movie ultimately argues that AI is only as good as the person wielding it, raising questions about the human element in technological advancement.

The lightcycles were inspired by scrapped concepts from a 'Tron: Legacy' sequel, aiming for a military-esque and practical design.

The film follows AI soldiers invading reality, with a plot inspired by 'Frankenstein,' exploring themes of AI sentience and ethical questions.

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