‘Tron: Ares' is Disney's Big Hall H Movie for San Diego Comic-Con
Marvel may be skipping San Diego Comic-Con's famous Hall H panel this year, but Disney's reportedly got Tron: Ares showing up in its stead.
According to TheWrap, the sci-fi sequel will get a panel during the annual pop culture convention. That would be noteworthy on its own, but it takes on further significance owing to its lead star, Jared Leto, who plays the titular Ares program. In early June, AirMail published a report wherein multiple women accused the Morbius and House of Gucci actor of inappropriate and sexual misconduct, some of which reportedly happened when they were underage. One woman speaking to the outlet claimed his behavior 'has been an open secret for a long time.'
Leto subsequently denied the allegations, and there's been equal silence from Disney and Amazon MGM. The latter studio is distributing 2026's Masters of the Universe, where he'll be portraying He-Man's nemesis, Skeletor. TheWrap's report doesn't disclose what Ares stars will show for Hall H, which also stars Greta Lee, Cameron Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Jeff Bridges. Marketing for Tron: Ares has been nonexistent since its first trailer, but SDCC often comes with big, attention-grabbing trailers. Disney likely has (or had) one ready for Hall H, but his allegations might throw a wrench in those plans and other parts of its marketing.
Tron: Ares releases October 10 in theaters, and San Diego Comic-Con runs July 24-27.
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