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Overview

A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.

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Cast

Director:

Joachim Rønning

Writer:

Jesse Wigutow, David DiGilio, Jesse Wigutow, Steven Lisberger, Bonnie MacBird

Release Date:

2025-10-08

Run Time:

119m

Tagline:

No going back.

Genres:

Action Adventure Science Fiction

Keywords:

artificial intelligence (a.i.) business rivalry computer program computer simulation digital world sequel

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 220,000,000.00$

Revenue: 142,249,983.00$

Vote Average: 6.5/10

Vote Count: 1360 Votes

Movie Popularity: 13.4029

Spoken Languages: English

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- 28 April 2026 at 4:04 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Fifteen years after Sam Flynn left the Grid, the digital world is leaking into our reality. ENCOM and Dillinger Systems are in a corporate arms race to secure the "Permanence Code"—the key to letting programs survive indefinitely in the physical world. Enter Ares, a highly sophisticated program sent by Julian Dillinger to retrieve the code from ENCOM executive Eve Kim. As Ares hunts Eve through the neon-lit streets of the real world on light cycles, he begins to develop something unexpected for a program: empathy. It’s a high-stakes chase where the lines between man and machine get dangerously blurred. THE PROS The soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails is an absolute win; Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross deliver a sinister, industrial grind that gives the film a punchy, modern edge. Greta Lee is the standout as Eve Kim, bringing a grounded humanity that keeps the high-concept sci-fi from feeling too detached. The visual effects are epic, especially during the real-world light cycle chases where the neon ribbons slice through urban traffic. It’s a decent watch because it finally moves the franchise forward into a new setting rather than just staying inside the computer. Jeff Bridges even pops up for a poignant, white-robed cameo that feels like a quality nod to the fans. THE CONS It earns a 7/10 because the story is a bit of a damp squib, playing it very safe with a basic "chase and retrieve" plot that doesn't offer many twists. Jared Leto’s performance as Ares is a bit hit-or-miss—his "robotic" delivery can feel slightly sluggish and irritating at times. It misses an 8/10 mark because it doesn't really dive into the deeper philosophical questions about AI that you’d expect from a 2025 release, choosing flashy action over meaningful substance. THE VERDICT A 7/10. Decent and a solid recommendation if you’re a fan of the franchise's aesthetic. It’s a winner for the audio-visual experience alone, even if the script is a bit lightweight. Go and watch it on the biggest screen possible for the Nine Inch Nails score—it’s quality. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Analog Reality: In a rare moment for modern blockbusters, the production used a significant amount of practical lighting rigs and real-world stunts for the light cycle sequences to ensure the "digitized" characters felt like they were truly occupying physical space.• Musical Heritage: While Daft Punk defined the sound of 'Legacy,' this film's score by Nine Inch Nails was actually executive produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who worked closely with director Joachim Rønning to create a more aggressive, "noisy" soundscape.• Smartphone Cinematography: To give the film a distinct, modern-day look, some of the high-speed chase footage was captured using specialized iPhone rigs, nodding to the original film’s history of using experimental camera tech. THE VIBE Like a late-night rave in a high-tech factory. It smells like ozone, burnt rubber, and expensive electronics.

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Cameron Monaghan

Jodie Turner-Smith

Sarah Desjardins

Gillian Anderson

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 5:04 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Fifteen years after Sam Flynn left the Grid, the digital world is leaking into our reality. ENCOM and Dillinger Systems are in a corporate arms race to secure the “Permanence Code”—the key to letting programs survive indefinitely in the physical world. Enter Ares, a highly sophisticated program sent by Julian Dillinger to retrieve the code from ENCOM executive Eve Kim. As Ares hunts Eve through the neon-lit streets of the real world on light cycles, he begins to develop something unexpected for a program: empathy. It’s a high-stakes chase where the lines between man and machine get dangerously blurred.
THE PROS
The soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails is an absolute win; Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross deliver a sinister, industrial grind that gives the film a punchy, modern edge. Greta Lee is the standout as Eve Kim, bringing a grounded humanity that keeps the high-concept sci-fi from feeling too detached. The visual effects are epic, especially during the real-world light cycle chases where the neon ribbons slice through urban traffic. It’s a decent watch because it finally moves the franchise forward into a new setting rather than just staying inside the computer. Jeff Bridges even pops up for a poignant, white-robed cameo that feels like a quality nod to the fans.
THE CONS
It earns a 7/10 because the story is a bit of a damp squib, playing it very safe with a basic “chase and retrieve” plot that doesn’t offer many twists. Jared Leto’s performance as Ares is a bit hit-or-miss—his “robotic” delivery can feel slightly sluggish and irritating at times. It misses an 8/10 mark because it doesn’t really dive into the deeper philosophical questions about AI that you’d expect from a 2025 release, choosing flashy action over meaningful substance.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. Decent and a solid recommendation if you’re a fan of the franchise’s aesthetic. It’s a winner for the audio-visual experience alone, even if the script is a bit lightweight. Go and watch it on the biggest screen possible for the Nine Inch Nails score—it’s quality.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Analog Reality: In a rare moment for modern blockbusters, the production used a significant amount of practical lighting rigs and real-world stunts for the light cycle sequences to ensure the “digitized” characters felt like they were truly occupying physical space.
• Musical Heritage: While Daft Punk defined the sound of ‘Legacy,’ this film’s score by Nine Inch Nails was actually executive produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who worked closely with director Joachim Rønning to create a more aggressive, “noisy” soundscape.
• Smartphone Cinematography: To give the film a distinct, modern-day look, some of the high-speed chase footage was captured using specialized iPhone rigs, nodding to the original film’s history of using experimental camera tech.
THE VIBE
Like a late-night rave in a high-tech factory. It smells like ozone, burnt rubber, and expensive electronics.

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