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TRON LEGACY script

Tron 2.0 infiltrates the X-Net nexus, sabotaging its power supply and evading security programs RX23 and Krod in a high-speed chase across the Optik Highway and the old game grid. In the real world, Encom CEO Gordon Sinclair and security expert Rush Nortebi track the intruder, with Rush entering cyberspace to confront Tron, who is revealed to be an upgraded version of the legendary program. Rush, joined by Mega and Krod, attempts to uplink to the real world and confirms Tron's identity, but they are attacked by a D-Rezz program and lose contact with Sinclair and Megan Randall. After recruiting the D-Rezz program and I-Beem, Rush and his team set a trap for Tron on the old game grid, but Tron escapes, leading them through a decaying labyrinth where Rush eventually defeats Tron and discovers the presence of Flynn.

Writer
Richard Jefferies
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1104001
Script date
Not specified
84Scenes
9Characters
77Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

TRON LEGACY Save the Cat analysis

A hacker program named Tron infiltrates the newly built X-Net in cyberspace, prompting Encom to send Rush, a digitized user, to eliminate the threat.

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Key characters

Rush Nortebi

Rush Nortebi is listed as Computer security expert / User. 23-year-old security expert, real-world counterpart to RX23. In the parsed data, Rush Nortebi is connected to 48 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

48 scenes / 43 dialogue lines

Mega

Mega is listed as X-Net Intelligence. Cyber-twin of Megan Randall. In the parsed data, Mega is connected to 33 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.

33 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Krod

Krod is listed as Pattern recognition program. Dumpy nerd program, cyber-twin of Miles Rabbish. In the parsed data, Krod is connected to 26 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

26 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

Gordon Sinclair

Gordon Sinclair is listed as CEO of Encom Corporation. Boyish, ruthless, brilliant CEO. In the parsed data, Gordon Sinclair is connected to 25 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.

25 scenes / 18 dialogue lines

Megan Randall

Megan Randall is listed as Advanced Projects / Security. Brilliant, beautiful security expert, real-world counterpart to Mega. In the parsed data, Megan Randall is connected to 13 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 23.

13 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Tron

Tron is listed as Cyber-ninja / Rogue program. Upgraded, re-programmed hero turned ruthless cyber-ninja. In the parsed data, Tron is connected to 11 scenes, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

11 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Flynn

Flynn is listed as Legendary former CEO. Legendary previous CEO of Encom, thought to be deceased. In the parsed data, Flynn is connected to 10 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 54.

10 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

RX23 Security Leader

RX23 Security Leader is listed as Security program. Cyber-twin of Rush. In the parsed data, RX23 Security Leader is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

9 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Plexor

Plexor is listed as Cyber-twin of Sinclair. Cyber-twin of real-world Sinclair, constructing X-Net. In the parsed data, Plexor is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.

8 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. CYBERSPACE - N/A

    Construction of the X-Net switching nexus by cyber-tech crewmen.

  2. 2. INT. X-NET NEXUS - UNDER CONSTRUCTION - N/A

    Tron 2.0 infiltrates the X-Net nexus.

    Tron
  3. 3. INT. NEXUS MAIN SHAFT - N/A

    Tron sabotages the power supply and escapes security.

    Tron, RX23 Security Leader
  4. 4. INT. X-NET OPTIK HIGHWAY - N/A

    High-speed chase on the Optik Highway.

    Rush Nortebi, Tron, RX23 Security Leader
  5. 5. EXT. CYBERSPACE - ANCIENT SYSTEM ZONE - N/A

    Tron evades RX23 and Krod in the Ancient System Zone.

    Tron, RX23 Security Leader, Krod
  6. 6. INT. ENCOM CORPORATION BETA TEST LAB - DAY

    Rush and Miles attempt to track the intruder.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod
  7. 7. EXT. CYBERSPACE - THE OLD GAME GRID - N/A

    The chase continues on the old game grid.

    Tron, RX23 Security Leader, Krod
  8. 8. INT. REAL WORLD - ENCOM BETA TEST LAB - DAY

    Rush plays the game to catch the intruder.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod
  9. 9. INT. CYBERSPACE - GAME GRID - N/A

    RX23 closes in on Tron.

    Tron, RX23 Security Leader
  10. 10. INT. ENCOM CORPORATION BETA TEST LAB - DAY

    Rush prepares to crash the intruder.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod
  11. 11. INT. CYBERSPACE - GAME GRID - N/A

    Tron brakes, causing RX23 to crash.

    Tron, RX23 Security Leader
  12. 12. INT. REAL WORLD - ENCOM CORPORATION BETA TEST LAB - DAY

    Rush realizes he is about to crash.

    Rush Nortebi
  13. 13. N/A. CYBERSPACE - GAME GRID - N/A

    RX23 crashes.

    RX23 Security Leader
  14. 14. INT. REAL WORLD - ENCOM BETA TEST LAB - DAY

    The lab systems crash.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod
  15. 15. EXT. LAWN OF ENCOM CORPORATE CAMPUS - DAY

    Sinclair prepares for the X-Net launch.

    Rush Nortebi, Gordon Sinclair
  16. 16. INT. SINCLAIR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sinclair attempts to identify the intruder.

    Gordon Sinclair
  17. 17. EXT. CYBERSPACE - N/A

    Data stream travels to the X-Net server.

  18. 18. INT. CYBERSPACE - X-NET CENTRAL SERVER / INNER SANCTUM - N/A

    Plexor receives the inquiry.

    Plexor
  19. 19. INT. REAL WORLD - SINCLAIR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sinclair reads the report.

    Gordon Sinclair
  20. 20. INT. CYBERSPACE - PLEXOR'S INNER SANCTUM - N/A

    Plexor confirms his function.

    Plexor
  21. 21. INT. ENCOM CORPORATION - SINCLAIR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sinclair orders the intruder destroyed.

    Gordon Sinclair
  22. 22. INT. CYBERSPACE - PLEXOR'S INNER SANCTUM - N/A

    Plexor lowers his disk.

    Plexor
  23. 23. INT. ENCOM CORPORATION CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

    Crisis meeting regarding the X-Net breach.

    Rush Nortebi, Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  24. 24. INT. ENCOM CORP CORRIDOR - SECURE ELEVATOR - DAY

    Meg leads Rush and Sinclair to the lab.

    Rush Nortebi, Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  25. 25. INT. ENCOM SECURE ELEVATOR - DAY

    Sinclair explains the mission.

    Rush Nortebi, Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  26. 26. INT. ENCOM ADVANCED RESEARCH LAB - DAY

    Rush is prepared for digitization.

    Rush Nortebi, Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  27. 27. EXT. CYBERSPACE TRANSITION - N/A

    Rush travels to cyberspace.

    Rush Nortebi
  28. 28. EXT. CYBERSPACE - X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - N/A

    Rush arrives in cyberspace and meets Tron.

    Rush Nortebi, Tron, RX23 Security Leader, Mega
  29. 29. EXT. CENTRAL CONTROL SERVER - N/A

    Rush is escorted to Plexor.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega
  30. 30. INT. PLEXOR CPU - N/A

    Rush confronts Plexor.

    Rush Nortebi, Plexor, Mega
  31. 31. EXT. CENTRAL CONTROL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    A sleek vehicle exits the security portal onto the X-Net highway.

  32. 32. INT. STRAITHE VEHICLE - RACING DOWN X-NET OPTIK HIGHWAY - UNKNOWN

    Rush and Mega travel to find Krod, discussing the threat of Tron.

    Rush Nortebi, Megan Randall, Mega
  33. 33. INT. X-NET SWITCHING NEXUS/HUB CITY - UNKNOWN

    Mega and Rush arrive at the hub city to find Krod.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega
  34. 34. EXT. HUB CITY - UNKNOWN

    Rush and Mega find Krod, who helps them trace Tron's coordinates.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  35. 35. EXT. ANCIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM I/O PORT - UNKNOWN

    Rush attempts to uplink to the real world.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  36. 36. INT. REAL WORLD - SINCLAIR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sinclair and Meg receive a message from Rush.

    Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  37. 37. EXT. CYBERSPACE - ANCIENT I/O PORT - UNKNOWN

    Rush confirms the intruder's identity.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  38. 38. INT. REAL WORLD - SINCLAIR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sinclair and Meg learn the intruder is an upgraded Tron.

    Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  39. 39. INT. CYBERSPACE - X-NET NEXUS - UNKNOWN

    Plexor notices the ruby beam.

    Plexor
  40. 40. EXT. CYBERSPACE - ANCIENT I/O PORT - MORNING

    Rush is attacked by a D-Rezz program.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  41. 41. INT. ENCOM CORPORATION - SINCLAIR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sinclair and Meg lose contact with Rush.

    Gordon Sinclair, Megan Randall
  42. 42. EXT. ANCIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM I/O PORT - UNKNOWN

    Rush recruits the D-Rezz program.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  43. 43. EXT. GAME PORTAL OUTPOST - UNKNOWN

    The group encounters I-Beem.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  44. 44. EXT. OLD GAME GRID - UNKNOWN

    The group enters the old game grid.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  45. 45. EXT. EDGE OF GAME GRID - UNKNOWN

    D-Rezz and I-Beem set up the trap.

  46. 46. EXT. GAME GRID / CENTER SPOT - UNKNOWN

    Rush, Mega, and Krod wait for Tron.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  47. 47. EXT. EDGE OF GAME GRID - UNKNOWN

    I-Beem signals the trap.

  48. 48. EXT. GAME GRID - UNKNOWN

    The chase begins.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  49. 49. EXT. EDGE OF GAME GRID - UNKNOWN

    The trap is sprung, but Tron escapes.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  50. 50. INT. ANCIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM TUNNEL - UNKNOWN

    The group tracks Tron through a memory leak.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Mega
  51. 51. EXT. X-NET NEXUS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - PLEXOR'S VEHICLE - UNKNOWN

    Mega reports to Plexor.

    Plexor, Mega
  52. 52. INT. ANCIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM TUNNEL - UNKNOWN

    Rush confronts Mega about her report to Plexor.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega
  53. 53. INT. ANCIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM LABYRINTH - UNKNOWN

    Rush, Mega, Krod, and I-beem navigate a decaying labyrinth while being hunted by D-rezz and Tron.

    Rush Nortebi, Megan Randall, Krod, Tron, Mega
  54. 54. INT. OBSOLETE COMPUTER GAME ARENA - UNKNOWN

    Rush battles Tron in the arena, eventually shutting him down with a code, while Flynn is revealed.

    Rush Nortebi, Tron, Krod, Megan Randall, Flynn
  55. 55. INT. ANCIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM LABYRINTH - UNKNOWN

    Plexor and X-Takks search for Tron, finding traces of Flynn's influence.

    Tron, Gordon Sinclair, Flynn
  56. 56. EXT. CLASSIC DATA HUB CITY - UNKNOWN

    Plexor and X-Net cruisers attack the city, rendering programs naked with beams.

    Gordon Sinclair
  57. 57. INT. FIGHTER HIDE-OUT - UNKNOWN

    Plexor raids the hide-out, finding it empty, while Rush and Krod call out from the jail block.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Gordon Sinclair
  58. 58. INT. JAIL BLOCK AREA - UNKNOWN

    Plexor frees Rush and Krod, interrogating them about Mega and Flynn.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Gordon Sinclair, Mega
  59. 59. INT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - MAIN HALL - UNKNOWN

    Plexor reviews his elite X-Takks and military machine.

    Gordon Sinclair, Plexor
  60. 60. INT. PLEXOR'S INNER SANCTUM - UNKNOWN

    Mega attempts to connect with her disk.

    Mega
  61. 61. INT. REAL WORLD - ENCOM ADVANCED RESEARCH LAB - NIGHT

    Meg discovers a cryptic message on a computer screen.

    Megan Randall
  62. 62. INT. CYBERSPACE - X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - MAIN HALL - UNKNOWN

    Plexor demonstrates the Cybavor creature.

    Gordon Sinclair, Plexor
  63. 63. EXT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    Rush and his team infiltrate the fortress.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod
  64. 64. EXT. DATA NEXUS / CENTRAL SERVER PERIPHERY - UNKNOWN

    Rush contacts Mega via circuitry.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega
  65. 65. INT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER / CIRCUITRY - UNKNOWN

    Mega is confronted by Plexor.

    Gordon Sinclair, Mega
  66. 66. EXT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    The team breaches the firewall.

    Rush Nortebi, Flynn
  67. 67. INT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    Plexor prepares his forces at the encryption portal.

    Gordon Sinclair, Mega
  68. 68. EXT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    The team approaches the portal.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Flynn
  69. 69. INT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    Plexor waits for the fighters.

    Gordon Sinclair, Mega
  70. 70. EXT. DARK PORTAL - UNKNOWN

    The team enters the portal.

    Rush Nortebi, Krod, Flynn
  71. 71. INT. EXECUTION PORTAL - UNKNOWN

    Plexor's forces fire on each other.

    Gordon Sinclair
  72. 72. INT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER - UNKNOWN

    Mega reunites with the team.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega, Flynn
  73. 73. INT. X-NET GANTRY / MAIN POWER SUPPLY - UNKNOWN

    Flynn is hit during the battle.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega, Flynn
  74. 74. INT. X-NET CENTRAL SERVER CORRIDORS - UNKNOWN

    Krod and the fighters encounter I-beem.

    Krod
  75. 75. INT. X-NET POWER SUPPLY OUTER GANTRY - UNKNOWN

    Flynn stays behind to defend the ledge.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega, Flynn
  76. 76. EXT. MAIN POWER SUPPLY CORE - LEDGE - UNKNOWN

    Flynn is defeated by the Cybavors.

    Gordon Sinclair, Mega, Flynn
  77. 77. INT. POWER SUPPLY CORE CUBE - UNKNOWN

    Rush and Mega fight to reach the control cell.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega
  78. 78. INT. CONTROL CELL CHAMBER - UNKNOWN

    Rush defeats Plexor.

    Rush Nortebi, Gordon Sinclair, Mega
  79. 79. EXT. CYBERSPACE VISTA POINT - UNKNOWN

    The team celebrates their freedom.

    Rush Nortebi, Mega
  80. 80. EXT. X-NET GRAND OPENING CEREMONY - MORNING

    Sinclair's X-Net launch fails.

    Gordon Sinclair

Dialogue examples

X-Net is dead. But Encom lives. We're going to bring this company back to its place as the leader in finding the next big thing. I'll need to be free to do the dreaming. So, effective immediately, I'm appointing two bold, bright, courageous people to head worldwide operations.

Flynn / Scene 84

Stop. Listen to me. You might not believe there's a world outside of this one, but let's just say a guy named Sinclair is depending on me. If Tron got through here, then I can too. Who's with me?

Rush Nortebi / Scene 50

Working down here, I became convinced someone tried to murder Flynn. But the only person I could confide in was the guy I suspected most.

Megan Randall / Scene 84

Change it back to the way I wrote it. With the launch of X-Net, this company guarantees one hundred percent secure data transmission.

Gordon Sinclair / Scene 15

Three more hub cities have been attacked by viruses! But X-Net opens soon! You will travel in total security!

Krod / Scene 34

I arranged for your entry. An encryption portal has been left unlocked. Path 4786324BXY. Do you know the way?

Mega / Scene 64

My name is Rush. I'm a - Look, I got an ID on the Intruder. Do you know the program they used to call Tron?

Rush Nortebi / Scene 30

Do you remember how, along time ago, you used to give me a professional congratulatory peck on the cheek?

Megan Randall / Scene 84

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