The Matrix saga
- Films
- 4
- Years
- 1999–2021
- The first
- The Matrix 1999
- The latest
- The Matrix Resurrections 2021
- Best rated
- The Matrix 7.9
- Back to back
- 9 h 13 min
The films in release order
Numbered by their first release anywhere; the date, where there is one, is their UK release.
About the The Matrix saga
'The Matrix' (1999), written and directed by the Wachowski sisters, changed science fiction and action cinema. Neo (Keanu Reeves), a programmer who discovers the world is a simulation created by machines, takes the red pill offered by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and joins the resistance alongside Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss).
Its bullet time, martial arts choreography and look of dark glasses and long coats were imitated for years. The film won four Oscars, best visual effects among them, and Hugo Weaving's Agent Smith became one of the most memorable villains of the decade.
The Wachowskis shot two sequels together, released in the same year, 2003: 'The Matrix Reloaded' and 'The Matrix Revolutions', which ended the war between humans and machines. Almost two decades later, Lana Wachowski directed 'The Matrix Resurrections' (2021) on her own, with Reeves and Moss back in their roles.
Questions about the The Matrix saga
How many The Matrix films are there?
The The Matrix saga has 4 released films: the first is The Matrix (1999) and the latest The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
In what order should you watch the The Matrix films?
In release order: The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
What is the best The Matrix film?
For our readers, The Matrix (1999), averaging 7.9 from 101 votes.
How long does it take to watch the whole The Matrix saga?
The 4 films add up to 9 h 13 min: how long they last back to back.
