In some ways, Tron: Legacy is the perfect reboot. And, 15 years after its release on December 17, 2010, Tron: Legacy curiously holds up. And yet, with Tron: Legacy, Kosinski basically does exactly what he did so successfully on Top Gun: Maverick, when it was finally released in 2022. Tron: Legacy redefined the legacy sequel in many ways. Walt Disney Productions/Kobal/ShutterstockBut with Tron: Legacy, the problem is so much worse because again, at least with those other big franchises, the cultural stakes are higher.