In what order should you watch The Matrix?

To discover Matrix Without giving anything away, the simplest way to watch them is in this order: Matrix (1999), Matrix Reloaded (2003), Matrix Revolutions (2003) then Matrix Resurrections (2021).

If you want to delve deeper into the lore, the chronological order includes the short films by’hosting of The Animatrix and really changes the way you view history.

How to watch Matrix in the right order?

You have two options, depending on what you're looking for. The first, which is simple and effective, follows the’cinema release order.

The second, more immersive one follows the’chronological order events and features animated short films by The Animatrix.

1. Sort by release date

This is the most straightforward way to discover the series, in the order intended by the Wachowski for the movies.

1. Matrix (1999)

It's the first film in the trilogy, sponsored by Keanu Reeves as Thomas Anderson, who will become Neo. He discovers that his life is taking place in a simulation controlled by machines.

Morpheus and Trinity, played by Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss, snap him out of this delusion and take him to the real world, where the rebels are fighting for humanity's survival.

2. Matrix Reloaded (2003)

The action resumes six months After the first movie, with Zion under direct threat, Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus set out in search of the Key Maker, which holds the key to the Source, the heart of the Matrix.

3. Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Matrix Revolutions follows directly into Reloaded. Zion defends its freedom against the machines' assault, while Neo searches for a way to defeat Agent Smith to save the world.

4. Matrix Resurrections (2021)

The film takes place 60 years after Revolutions. Neo has become Mr. Anderson again and is once more doubting his reality. To make it out alive, he must find Trinity so they can face a A much more powerful matrix than before.

2. Chronological viewing order

If you want to fully understand the lore, the chronological order offers a richer experience. It includes the animated short films from *The Animatrix*, which shed light on entire aspects of the universe that the movies don't show.

1. The Animatrix : The Second Renaissance Parts I & II (2003)

These two episodes of’animation describe the fall of the’humanity as mentioned by Morpheus in the original film. The story begins in the 21st century, when humans have entrusted all their needs to artificial intelligence. Everything changes in 2090, when a robot turns against its owner: this marks the beginning of the machine uprising.

• A war explodes. The machines develop superior weapons and take control of the resources.
• The situation continues to deteriorate until humans are reduced to impotence.

2. The Animatrix : A Detective Story (2003)

This animated short film shows Trinity before he met Neo. The private investigator Ash the hunt as a elusive female hacker, but quickly finds himself caught up in a game involving the fearsome Agents.

• The dark ending reveals the harsh reality that Trinity, Morpheus, and their allies face every day.
• To machines, the human body has no no value, if not as a resource to be exploited.

3. Matrix (1999)

Neo, performed by Keanu Reeves, enters the scene as the Chosen One who is supposed to end the war. Trinity, Morpheus, and the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar guide him while holding the’agent Smith remotely.

• At first hesitant, Neo accepts his destiny and learns to manipulate the Matrix program as he pleases.
• Directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the film blurs the the boundaries between the real and the virtual, a feat that is still being imitated today.

Like other major franchises, *The Matrix* shares this epic science-fiction DNA with universes such as Star Wars, where the order in which you watch it also greatly changes the experience.

4. The Animatrix : Kid’s Story (2003)

This short film by’animation bridges the gap between Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded. Neo and Trinity play a role in the awakening of Kid, a lonely teenager who manages to free yourself from the Matrix on his own. A great example of what happens when you follow your instincts in the face of a reality that doesn't feel right.

5. The Animatrix : Final Flight of the Osiris (2003)

This animated short film ties directly into the events of The Matrix Reloaded. The story follows the ship Osiris and his crew, attacked by Sentinels as they fled from the machines that dig toward Zion.

• Thadeus and Thu make one last attempt to warn the rebels: Jue manages to get the message across, but the Osiris is destroyed by the Sentinels right after that.
• A short episode, but one that really makes a difference depth to the universe.

6. Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Six months after the first movie, the situation is becoming critical. The last message from the Osiris It has been confirmed: an army of Sentinels is digging toward Zion and will reach it in 72 hours.

• Neo must find the Source, a mission that takes him to the Keymaker and then to the’Architect, who reveals to him that he is not the first Chosen One but the the sixth in a long series.
• Trinity is seriously injured, and tensions are rising.
• We meet new characters such as Niobe, the captain of the Logos, his crewmate Ghost, and Commander Lock, Morpheus's superior in Zion.

7. The Animatrix : Beyond (2003)

In this short film by’animation, a teenage girl named Yoko and a group of children explore a house that appears to be haunted. In reality, it is a anomaly in the Matrix program, a place where the rules of the simulation no longer apply as usual.

A more contemplative episode, but one that clearly illustrates the flaws in the system.

Its place in the chronology has not been officially determined.

8. Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Matrix Revolutions follows directly into Reloaded. Zion defends its freedom against the machines' assault, while Neo search a way to defeat Agent Smith.

9. The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

The film takes place 60 years later Revolutions. Neo has become Mr. Anderson again and must find Trinity to face a Matrix that is more powerful than ever.

Matrix sequel: Matrix 5 underway

After Matrix Resurrections in 2021, Warner Bros. has officially announced the development of a fifth film.

Drew Goddard, screenwriter of *The Martian* and director of *The Cabin in the Woods*, has been tapped to direct the film. Lana Wachowski, who started the whole saga, remains involved as an executive producer.

So far, very little information has come out about the plot. We don't yet know if Neo and Trinity will be back, or what angle will be taken in this universe. No official release date has been confirmed as of yet, but as soon as Warner Bros. announces a schedule, you'll find it here.

Everything You Need to Know About Matrix

Matrix, also known in Quebec as The Matrixis a science fiction film series American-Australians.

It is one of the must-see works at least once, either at the movies or at home. The saga is written and directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski (formerly credited as Andy and Larry Wachowski).

The original trilogy extended far beyond the big screen, notably in the short films by’hosting of The Animatrix and in video games such as Enter the Matrix and The Matrix Online. The film series includes four movies In total:

• Matrix (1999)
• Matrix Reloaded (2003)
• Matrix Revolutions (2003)
• Matrix Resurrections (2021)

The characters move through two worlds. On the one hand, the real world, devastated. On the other hand, the Matrix, an ultra-realistic virtual simulation in which humanity is trapped without knowing it.

The machines use the human bodies as a source of energy and plug them into cocoons connected to the simulation from birth.

Some rebellious humans managed to break free. They founded Zion, the last free underground city, which the machines are trying to destroy by any means necessary.

That's what The Struggle for Truth and Survival which, at its core, is what the entire series is about. A universe that is reminiscent of other sagas meant to be followed in a specific order, such as avengers, Marvel, Spiderman or Alien.

Where to watch Matrix ?

In France, the four films are available on HBO Max.

Matrix and Matrix Reloaded are also included in the subscription Amazon Prime Videowhile Revolutions and Resurrections are available only for rent or purchase.

Please note that availability changes frequently: some movies are available for purchase or rental rather than being included in the subscription.

You can also rent Where to buy The series is available on video-on-demand on platforms such as Apple TV, Canal VOD Where Rakuten TV, depending on the time of year.

For a physical collection, the films are available in DVD and Blu-ray, often included in a trilogy box set or a complete box set that includes Matrix Resurrections.