Tron Creator Explains Why The Original Disney Movie Got One Prediction Wrong 43 Years Later

Why the Original 'Tron' Director is Happy His Film Got Something Wrong

It feels like all we talk about today is AI. But back in 1982, when Steven Lisberger’s film Tron came out, it was a revolutionary idea. The whole film was about programs that were sentient beings and human beings who were fighting back against the Master Control Program (MCP). Now, all of that feels prescient to today, where it feels like Hollywood people from the top to the bottom are fighting against losing their jobs to AI. And, of course, th…

Disney’s Tron Movie: Creator Reveals Major Inaccuracy Explained

The creator of Tron has pointed out a significant inaccuracy in the Disney film, highlighting a fundamental error in its portrayal. This revelation sheds new light on the classic movie and its interpretation of technology.

Tron Creator Explains Why The Original Disney Movie Got One Prediction Wrong 43 Years Later

In 1982, Steven Lisberger's Tron made cinematic history with its groundbreaking effects. Though integrating computer-generated imagery with live-action footage is now commonplace, it was novel at the time of the Disney film's release. Likewise, its focus on sentient computer programs was unique, though other films had delved into that territory before.

Tron's Creator Thinks The Original Disney Movie Got One Thing Very Wrong

With the benefit of hindsight, the creator of Tron realizes the original film was too "naive" and "optimistic" about artificial intelligence.