- The Matrix (March 1999)
- The Matrix Reloaded (May 2003)
- Enter the Matrix (May 2003)
- The Animatrix (June 2003)
- The Matrix Revolutions (November 2003)
- The Matrix Online (April 2005)
- The Matrix: The Path of Neo (November 2005)
- The Matrix: Resurrections (December 2021)
Why did Matrix 2 and 3 release in the same year?
Instead, because the two films were released six months apart, people didn't quite understand what they were watching, and the third part suffered at the box office.
Should Watch Animatrix before Matrix?
And, although a couple of The Animatrix stories take place before the events of the first Matrix film, we suggest watching The Matrix before diving into The Animatrix in order to fully understand and appreciate the short stories.
Is Matrix 4 a sequel or prequel?
Obviously, the subtext is the text here and those who have followed along with the production history of The Matrix 4, know that the sequel, once prequel, was going to be written and directed without the Wachowskis involvement should the filmmakers have decided not to return.
Why were the Matrix 2 and 3 released in the same year?
The sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, were filmed simultaneously during one shoot (under the project codename "The Burly Man"), and released in two parts in 2003. They tell the story of the impending attack on the human enclave of Zion by a vast machine army.
When did Matrix 2 and 3 come out?
USA
Why is Laurence Fishburne not in The Matrix 4?
There is speculation Fishburne doesn't appear in the movie because Morpheus dies in The Matrix Online, even though some people believe he's still alive. But if the character in the present time is dead, it would make sense to only include a younger version in this newest iteration of the story.
Do I need to watch The Matrix sequels?
Despite what Carrie-Anne Moss says, you need to see the previous Matrix movies to really understand The Matrix Resurrections. The Matrix Resurrections pulls from aspects of the sequels to bring the story up to date, but it draws most of its influence from the first film, making The Matrix an essential rewatch.