How to watch the The Matrix films in order
There are 3 The Matrix films, about 6.7 hours in total. The first was released in 1999, the latest in 2003. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
The Matrix collection depicts a complex science fiction story incorporating many philosophical elements. Written and directed by the Wachowskis and produced by Joel Silver.
- 1
The Matrix (1999)
31 Mar 1999 · 136 min
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
- 2
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
15 May 2003 · 138 min
The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the ability to see the code inside the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity must find the Keymaker to ultimately reach the Source.
- 3
The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
5 Nov 2003 · 129 min
The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.