In this video essay I take another look at 2025's Tron: Ares, to explore it's troubled history, find out why it failed, and offer up some of my thoughts on the project.

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Chapters:

Intro: 0:00

Behind the Film: 0:31

Why it Failed: 6:35

My Thoughts: 10:09

Conclusion: 16:01

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Music Attribution:

"Vibin on Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Backbeat Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Smooth Loving" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Apero Hour" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Study and Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Galaxy Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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