How to Watch The Matrix in Order

There are 4 films in the The Matrix franchise. Below is the full list in release-date order — the simplest way to watch. For some franchises the in-universe chronological order differs; where it does, we note it.

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. 1
   The Matrix (1999) March 31, 1999

   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. 2
   The Matrix Reloaded (2003) May 15, 2003

   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…

3. 3
   The Matrix Revolutions (2003) November 5, 2003

   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.

4. 4
   The Matrix Resurrections (2021) December 16, 2021

   Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

Film lists and dates come from TMDB. “In order” here means release-date order; a franchise's in-universe timeline can differ. NewsGiga links only to legitimate sources and never to pirated content.