Since both characters are returning in Matrix 4, their presence further supports that the sequels are canon. It's also worth noting that Niobe and The Merovingian originally appeared in The Matrix Reloaded and returned for The Matrix Revolutions. However, the teases of Neo going blind and him and Trinity previously knowing each other indicate the sequels are still canon. All the details might not line up due to Matrix 4's story existing in a rebooted Matrix. Furthermore, the apparent storyline where the original Matrix movie exists in Matrix 4's world supports theories that this new Thomas Anderson is a former movie star who previously starred in The Matrix and its sequels in-universe.įor this reason, those committing to a Matrix rewatch before The Matrix Resurrections should include the two sequels.
The concern that Matrix Resurrections retcons the last two sequels appears to be an overreaction, as the movie's trailer references events from them. It mentioned that the new film is a continuation of the original Matrix and did not mention the sequels. Doing so would effectively erase the two movies from the franchise's canon, which Matrix 4's synopsis seemingly teased. Should You Watch The Matrix Sequels Before Resurrections?ĭue to the underperformance of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, many wondered if The Matrix Resurrections would ignore the sequels. Here's our guide to which movies, games, comics, and shorts must be included in a before-you-watch Matrix 4 recap. That puts those wanting to revisit everything from the Matrix canon before The Matrix Resurrections in a difficult spot of determining what is and isn't canon.
The Expanded Universe gave creators the freedom to build on the original trilogy in incredible and bizarre ways. The Matrix canon is closer to how Star Wars movies operated before Disney took over. However, there are questions about plot holes and the timeline with almost every new MCU movie or show. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, for example, has largely thrived on keeping everything in a single continuity. While fanbases of different IPs have long obsessed over continuity, the Matrix franchise came at a time before the canon of a franchise became nearly as important as the stories being told. Related: The Matrix 4 Is Making Neo and Trinity Even More Powerful However, the different types of additional materials and the Wachowskis' desire to give other creators creative freedom meant the Matrix canon became a bit unruly as it progressed. The Wachowskis spearheaded the creation of various shorts, comics, and games in the franchise. However, the Matrix canon extends far beyond the trilogy that came before. Whether it is the returns of Neo and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), despite their deaths in The Matrix Revolutions, bringing back familiar characters like Niobe (Jada Pinkett-Smith), or using a young Morpheus (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), Matrix 4 is sure to surprise in regards to its connections to the previous movies. The fourth Matrix movie sees Lana Wachowski return to direct, and it is expected to impact significantly what audiences understand about the franchise's mythology. With the franchise starting more than 20 years ago, most are likely planning to start or in the middle of a Matrix rewatch to prepare for its return. It is this story that audiences are excited to see continue when The Matrix Resurrections releases in theaters and on HBO Max at the end of 2021. The Matrix franchise is only seen as a trilogy of sci-fi movies led by Keanu Reeves as Neo to the general public. The Matrix franchise returns soon with The Matrix Resurrections, and here's a guide to which movies, comics, games, and animated shorts are canon and should be revisited.
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