For someone who has some knowledge of how computers work (even if you don’t) TRON: Legacy (2010) is an epic movie. The 2010 version is based around the fantasy of the original TRON(1982). Tron fans all over the world need another movie.

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The 1982 version of tron set up a plot in which the main characters got zapped into a computer that was running a separate world inside of it, more simply put, a digital world inside of the real world. After being sucked in, they had to defeat the rogue AI that took over the digital world. The 2010 version of this was essentially a remake but with more modern movie practices and a twist in the plot that perfectly set up the franchise for a sequel.

Both versions of the movie included a female character named Quorra that was perfect. At the very end of the 2010 version Quorra made it back into the real world with Fin(another main character), thus setting up a second movie. The writers also developed the beginnings of a romantic relationship between Quorra and Fin.

What could the sequel be about though? There is a plethora of plot directions. The movie could begin in a future setting where Fin and Quorra have a child together and somehow the rogue AI find their way into the real world and they want revenge. Another plot line could include Quorra needing to “save” the world from someone/something with her perfect characteristics. There is no shortage of ideas for the plot of the second movie and they set up the first one beautifully so why not make a second one?

The movies are not exactly known for their character development and intricate plot, but they are known for their art design and their ability to  push the art and graphical limits of their respective eras.

Unfortunately, in the world we live in, most things come down to money. On the surface, the 2010 version earned 400 million dollars on a 175 million dollar budget according to Forbes. While this is true, most of those earnings were global earnings as opposed to the domestic US earnings. I believe Walt Disney Studios (owner of the Tron franchise) did not want to take the risk of funding a sequel and instead opted to fund more secure franchises under their ownership such as Pirates of the Caribbean.

The movie was not received by critiques well either. The critiques essentially said that the movie didn’t excite them and the 2010 version didn’t add enough to the fantasy world. The writers of the 2010 version made a mistake in the eyes of the critiques, but their mistake opened a door to make a stunning sequel.

However, the people’s reviews (what the casual movie viewer cares about) were overwhelmingly positive:

“Everything about this film works. The visuals, writing, acting, everything.”
“This movie has far deeper themes than people give it credit for.”
“I’ve been waiting 28 years for that…. and it was worth it!” (referring to the gap between the original and the 2010 version)
“Trontastic!” (my personal favorite)

To set in motion a sequel Disney would have to make a risk OR you (the reader of this blog) can get involved. Share this blog. Tell your friends. Tell Disney what the people want and they will listen.