TRON: Disney's 1982 'Star Wars' killer... A Deep-Dive into 80s Arcade Culture and a Cult Classic

This video covers the cultural, economic, and technological evolutions in America that led Disney to invest heavily in developing (what they hoped would be) their 'Star Wars' killer - TRON - in 1982.

What it was like being a kid in the 80s, video game arcade culture, as well as Star Wars undeniable impact on Hollywood studios all directly impacted why TRON was made. And why despite TRON's lackluster box office, Disney 30 years later made TRON: Legacy... also updates from Jared Leto's Tweets regarding his role in TRON 3 (ARES).