It’s been nearly 20 years since we last entered The Matrix. This winter, fans will be jacked right back into the post-apocalyptic world of kung-fu revolutionaries raging against the machines in The Matrix: Resurrections 💊🐇
Here’s what we know so far 👇
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Here’s what we know so far 👇
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🎬Is there a trailer?
In early September, the original site for the film came back online for a bit of viral marketing, giving a minute-by-minute countdown to the launch of the trailer, peppered with glimpses of footage and prompting users to either click a red or a blue pill
In early September, the original site for the film came back online for a bit of viral marketing, giving a minute-by-minute countdown to the launch of the trailer, peppered with glimpses of footage and prompting users to either click a red or a blue pill
Now, after a two-day wait, the trailer has finally dropped. Scored to Jefferson Airplane's psychedelic ‘White Rabbit,’ it is loaded with gravity-defying parkour sequences, motorcycle chases, martial arts mayhem and an unexpected dose of humour
🎬What's The Matrix 4 about?
When we last plugged into The Matrix, Reeves’ prophetic ‘Chosen One’ was extremely dead.
The new footage shows a seemingly alive Neo in his Thomas Anderson persona, living in modern-day San Francisco seemingly unaware of his adventures in the Matrix
When we last plugged into The Matrix, Reeves’ prophetic ‘Chosen One’ was extremely dead.
The new footage shows a seemingly alive Neo in his Thomas Anderson persona, living in modern-day San Francisco seemingly unaware of his adventures in the Matrix
He's thrown into an existential crisis by visions of the green digital grid of the Matrix.
Neo reunites with an also-seemingly alive Trinity, though neither can figure out their connection. They are later shown fighting side-by-side, with Trinity sporting her leather combat duds
Neo reunites with an also-seemingly alive Trinity, though neither can figure out their connection. They are later shown fighting side-by-side, with Trinity sporting her leather combat duds
The film will also feature young Morpheus. He and Neo spar in a dojo similar to the one in the first film, recreating the iconic ‘I know kung fu’ training sequence that saw Neo fully realize his wuxia-enabled destiny... though this time, Neo appears to already be in God Mode
There is no word on whether the events of The Matrix Online will inform the movie.
As for those theorizing that the film will feature a time-travel element, Reeves himself has quashed that rumour, telling IndieWire there’s ‘no going into the past’
As for those theorizing that the film will feature a time-travel element, Reeves himself has quashed that rumour, telling IndieWire there’s ‘no going into the past’
🎬Who's returning?
Reeves and Moss are the topline stars.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Niobe – who appeared in the sequels but factored heavily in video-game spinoffs – will return alongside Lambert Wilson as The Merovingian and Daniel Bernhardt as the villainous Agent Johnson
Reeves and Moss are the topline stars.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Niobe – who appeared in the sequels but factored heavily in video-game spinoffs – will return alongside Lambert Wilson as The Merovingian and Daniel Bernhardt as the villainous Agent Johnson
Hugo Weaving said scheduling conflicts prevented him from donning his black glasses again as Agent Smith.
Meanwhile, Laurence Fishburne – whose Morpheus is one of the original series’ most memorable characters, and the lone survivor of the first-billed cast – was not asked back
Meanwhile, Laurence Fishburne – whose Morpheus is one of the original series’ most memorable characters, and the lone survivor of the first-billed cast – was not asked back
🎬Who's joining the cast?
Neil Patrick Harris plays Neo's therapist, a role with sinister implications given his ample supply of blue pills.
Frozen's Jonathan Groff is also shown cracking jokes about the nature of the Matrix, leading many to think he takes a villainous turn
Neil Patrick Harris plays Neo's therapist, a role with sinister implications given his ample supply of blue pills.
Frozen's Jonathan Groff is also shown cracking jokes about the nature of the Matrix, leading many to think he takes a villainous turn
We also get a glimpse of Priyanka Chopra Jonas looking Oracle-ish.
Many are speculating Candyman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is playing Morpheus. Given he's seen sparring with Neo, doling out red pills and sporting his trademark round shades, this seems all but confirmed
Many are speculating Candyman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is playing Morpheus. Given he's seen sparring with Neo, doling out red pills and sporting his trademark round shades, this seems all but confirmed
The cast also includes a meaty role for Jessica Yu Li Henwick. She told Empire her action scenes required the type of intense training the original trilogy was famous for: ‘I trained every day for months.’
Christina Ricci and Ellen Hollman also co-star
Christina Ricci and Ellen Hollman also co-star
🎬Is Lilly Wachowski involved?
In an interview with the Television Critics Association she said:
‘You're talking about three 100-plus days of shooting for each project, and so, coming out and just being completely exhausted...So I needed this time away from this industry'
In an interview with the Television Critics Association she said:
‘You're talking about three 100-plus days of shooting for each project, and so, coming out and just being completely exhausted...So I needed this time away from this industry'
🎬When will The Matrix 4 be released?
While originally slated for April 2022, last year the release date was bumped up to December 22, 2021. The Matrix 4, like all Warner Bros. properties this year, will debut on HBO Max the same day as its theatrical premiere
While originally slated for April 2022, last year the release date was bumped up to December 22, 2021. The Matrix 4, like all Warner Bros. properties this year, will debut on HBO Max the same day as its theatrical premiere
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