Raising Tron: Ares parents guide: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Tron: Ares parents guide: the film is rated PG-13 in the US "for violence/action," per the MPA. The UK's BBFC rated it 12A for moderate violence and threat, and Germany's FSK rated it 12. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. The previous film, Tron: Legacy (2010), was rated PG.
Tron: Ares at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13; BBFC: 12A; FSK: 12 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: violence/action; BBFC: moderate violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat - –Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild language only (not counted) - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC advice - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A; FSK: 12
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Disney sci-fi action film (2025) about an AI soldier who goes rogue source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) — "for violence/action" (Walt Disney Studios) source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A (no one under 12 unless with an adult) in cinemas; 12 on home video — moderate violence, threat source |
| Germany (FSK) | 12 (released for ages 12 and up) — violence, threat source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — stylized action and chases; one character killed; mild language |
| Tron: Legacy (2010, MPA) | PG — sci-fi action violence and brief mild language source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Tron: Ares is about
An AI soldier goes rogue after the head of a powerful tech company sends him to retrieve a coveted code, per the BBFC. Jared Leto plays Ares, a security program, in what Common Sense Media calls the first contact between humans and a self-aware AI. Joachim Rønning directed; Jeff Bridges and Evan Peters are in the cast.
Tron: Ares parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A in the UK, 12 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, violence/action.
- UK (BBFC): 12A, moderate violence, threat.
- Germany (FSK): 12.
The BBFC describes stylized fights with punches, kicks and futuristic blades, a stabbing that leaves bloodstained clothing, AI avatars breaking into blocks, falls from heights and gun threat. Scenes are intercut with comic moments and end reassuringly. Language includes "shit" and "hell."
How does Tron: Ares compare with Tron: Legacy?
Short answer: Tron: Legacy (2010) is PG; Tron: Ares is PG-13.
The MPA rated Tron: Legacy PG for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language.
The habit kids may copy: following orders
Ares is built to obey, and the story is about him starting to choose for himself.
Try tonight: two choices
Give your child a real choice at bedtime: two books or two pajamas. Say: "There are two roads. Which one do you pick, and why?" Let them explain their choice. In our program, this is the lesson "Two Roads": noticing that there's a choice.
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FAQ
What is Tron: Ares rated?
PG-13 in the US for violence/action. It's 12A in the UK, 12 in Germany.
What age is Tron: Ares for?
The MPA rates it PG-13, and Common Sense Media lists it for 13+.
What is Tron: Legacy rated?
PG, for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language, per the MPA.
Is there swearing in Tron: Ares?
The BBFC lists mild bad language such as "shit," "goddam" and "hell."
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