The Matrix Movies in Order
4 movies (1999–2021). The Matrix movies in release order: year, runtime and a short synopsis. Read about each one, take its free 15-question quiz and track what you watch on perLibre.

The Matrix
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.
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The Matrix Reloaded
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.
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The Matrix Revolutions
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.
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The Matrix Resurrections
2021 · 147 min
Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.
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Movies are listed by release date (TMDB).
Frequently asked questions
- How many The Matrix movies are there?
- 4 movies: the first is The Matrix (1999) and the latest is The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
- What order should I watch The Matrix movies in?
- In release order: The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
- The Matrix: how long are all the movies combined?
- 9 h 10 min.
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