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When reflecting on the franchise's trajectory, participants agree that Tron has become a victim of corporate greed and studio indifference. The 1982 classic was an innovative blend of storytelling and digital effects, with a simple but compelling narrative about the rise of AI and human control. Its successor, Legacy, at least managed to preserve some visual style and thematic substance, but the recent Aries film has demolished the franchise’s legacy.
They note that the franchise’s future looks bleak, with ongoing plans for sequels and spin-offs that appear disconnected from the foundational themes. The focus seems to be on creating a cinematic universe out of an obscure data universe, ignoring the storytelling potential that made the original Tron special.