TRON: The Next Day (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2011, TRON: The Next Day is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Kurt Mattila, running about 10 minutes. “Flynn Lives...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. TRON: The Next Day is a 10-minute short film, released on the Blu-ray edition of TRON: Legacy in April 2011, that fills in the backstory between TRON and TRON: Legacy. It features scenes from the real-world Flynn Lives ARG as well as purely in-universe content. The short film also reveals the full chronology of the Flynn Lives Organization, naming Roy Kleinberg as the secret figure heading up the operation and Alan Bradley as its financial backer. Some scenes in the short also set up the story for a potential third film.
Who’s in it. TRON: The Next Day stars Bruce Boxleitner as Alan Bradley, Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, Paul Dzenkiw as Flynn Lives Supporter and Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, TRON: The Next Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch TRON: The Next Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of TRON: The Next Day tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch TRON: The Next Day (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for TRON: The Next Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is TRON: The Next Day worth watching?
- TRON: The Next Day holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in TRON: The Next Day?
- TRON: The Next Day stars Bruce Boxleitner, Jeff Bridges, Paul Dzenkiw, Garrett Hedlund and Dan Shor.
- When was TRON: The Next Day released?
- TRON: The Next Day was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.