Jeff Bridges, Jared Leto bring star power to Hollywood premiere of 'Tron: Ares'

HOLLYWOOD -- It's time to head back to the "grid" for the new movie, "Tron: Ares." The long-awaited follow up to "Tron: Legacy" and the original "Tron" opens in theaters this week, and the film's stars turned out for the film's Hollywood premiere.

Jeff Bridges returns to the franchise.

"Fabulous! Very exciting!" Bridges said. "This music you're hearing now is a major part of the excitement."

The film follows a highly sophisticated program, Ares, played by Jared Leto, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission.

"It's really a film that's meant to be seen on the big screen. The biggest you can find," Leto said.

He also paid tribute to Bridges and his work: "I mean 40-years something ago, he started working on 'Tron,' so incredible to be here."

The stars got to watch the film with a packed house for the first time at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday.

"My parents are here," said Greta Lee. "I didn't really prime them. I was watching them, and I think they're in a state of shock. They are somewhere here. I hope they're okay. Mom, Dad?"

Arturo Castro says as cliche as it sounds: "I've literally dreamt of things like this."

Rock group Nine Inch Nails was tapped to make the soundtrack, and in true Hollywood fashion, the band surprised guests with a live performance.

"Tron: Ares" opens in theaters Friday, Oct. 10.

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