Nine Inch Nails Drop “TRON: Ares” Soundtrack Today

Nine Inch Nails released their first-ever full-length film score, TRON: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), via Interscope Records on September 19, 2025. The 24-track album marks the band’s cinematic debut under its own name, following previous Oscar-winning scores credited to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Nut Graf: Composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the soundtrack abandons orchestral elements in favor of Nine Inch Nails’ trademark synth-driven textures and industrial drive, delivering an immersive sonic experience that bridges analog grit with digital menace. Its release coincides with sold-out “Peel It Back” tour dates, solidifying the band’s return to the spotlight both on screen and on stage.

Key Details

  • Artist: Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross)
  • Release Date: September 19, 2025
  • Label: Interscope Records
  • Tracks: 24 total, including lead single “As Alive As You Need Me To Be”
  • Formats: Digital, CD, vinyl (180-gram 2LP)

Highlights of the Soundtrack

  • “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” debuted as the album’s lead single, topping physical and vinyl charts in the UK and breaking into Billboard’s Alternative Airplay top 10.
  • The score eschews traditional orchestration, relying instead on pulsating synth lines, distorted textures, and haunting melodies to capture the film’s high-stakes digital world.
  • With over 70 minutes of music, the album functions both as a standalone Nine Inch Nails record and a narrative companion to Disney’s upcoming film.

Tour and Film Context

  • Nine Inch Nails’ “Peel It Back” world tour includes two nights at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 18-19, aligning the soundtrack release with the band’s live resurgence.
  • Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Jeff Bridges, TRON: Ares premieres in U.S. theaters on October 10, 2025.

Subheadings for Further Reading:

  • Soundtrack Composition and Style
  • Lead Single Success and Chart Performance
  • Physical Release and Packaging

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s bold stylistic shift cements Nine Inch Nails’ legacy as innovators in both music and film scoring, offering fans a full-throttle industrial soundtrack experience.