Teaming with digital freedom fighter Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) he attempted to destroy the MCP and escape back to the real world.
The decades-later sequel, Tron Legacy, did better business but not quite enough to keep Disney from ultimately cancelling plans for a third film, following the box office disappointments of The Lone Ranger and Tomorrowland.
I just had a wonderful visit to Shanghai, where they have an amazing attraction based on Tron Legacy.
Despite this, Tron fans remain hopeful that a trip back to The Grid might someday become a reality.