Disney Plans Tron: Ares Theatrical Release with Collectible Popcorn Buckets

Disney is gearing up for the October 10, 2025 release of "Tron: Ares," the third installment in the Tron film series, with a variety of collectible popcorn buckets and novelties available at theaters. Cinemark will offer a distinctive 3D Lightcycle popcorn bucket, shaped like the character Ares on his light cycle, while Regal Cinemas will provide an exclusive Tron Arcade Container and the Lightcycle bucket. AMC is also participating with a collectible Lightcycle keychain available for Dolby Cinema ticket buyers and plans to offer similar popcorn tubs and cups. Directed by Joachim Rønning and featuring a score by Nine Inch Nails, the movie stars Jared Leto as Ares, a sophisticated program sent from the digital world into the real world, marking humanity’s first encounter with AI beings. The collectible popcorn buckets, continuing the trend of movie-themed merchandise like the Dune: Part 2 sandworm bucket, are expected to attract fans eager to bring home a piece of the film experience. Additional merchandise includes limited-edition pint glasses at Alamo Drafthouse and other novelties tied to the film's release.