Is Animatrix a sequel?

Optional: The Animatrix (2003)

The reason we've placed them here is that the first short in the Animatrix serves as a direct prequel to the events of The Matrix Reloaded, the next film on our list.

Should I watch Animatrix before or after?

And, although a couple of The Animatrix stories take place before the events of the first Matrix film, we suggest watching The Matrix before diving into The Animatrix in order to fully understand and appreciate the short stories.

What order should I watch The Animatrix?

Is Animatrix and The Matrix the same?

The Animatrix consists of a series of short films that take place in the Matrix universe, but they don't fully acknowledge the events of the main films.

How many Animatrix movies are there?

The Animatrix is a collection of nine animated short films released in June 2003 and set in the fictional universe of The Matrix franchise.

The Animatrix Changed My View on The Matrix Sequels!

Is Animatrix a prequel?

Optional: The Animatrix (2003)

The reason we've placed them here is that the first short in the Animatrix serves as a direct prequel to the events of The Matrix Reloaded, the next film on our list.

Is Matrix Resurrection a sequel or reboot?

The Matrix Resurrections is not a sequel — it's a video game remake.

Is Neo in The Animatrix?

Kid's Story is the only one of the animated shorts contained in The Animatrix in which Neo (Keanu Reeves) appears.

Do I need to watch all The Matrix movies before resurrection?

If it's been a minute since you've seen The Matrix, or the other two films in the Matrix trilogy, don't worry: The new film, The Matrix Resurrections, functions as more of a reboot than a sequel, so you don't need to have every detail of the original franchise under your belt.

Do I need to watch Animatrix?

After watching the Matrix movies, you should consider watching The Animatrix, a movie made after the trilogy that explains the beginning and end of the Matrix and Zion. This 2003 animated movie is worth watching, especially if you're into anime, as it's directed by some of the best anime directors of recent years.

Is Path of Neo canon?

The Matrix: Path of Neo video game is not considered canon.

Why is Morpheus not in Matrix 4?

Why is Morpheus not in Matrix 4? Fishburne had confirmed, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, in August last year, that he was not a part of the new Matrix. He had then said that he did not have the 'answer' to it, since he believed only the director of the film, Lana Wachowski, could answer it.

Why is Morpheus different in Matrix 4?

To date, there has been no official reason given by The Matrix 4 camp as to why Fishburne is not returning as Morpheus, with the actor himself going on record to state he simply was not asked to return to the franchise.

Why isn't the original Morpheus in the new Matrix?

There is speculation Fishburne doesn't appear in the movie because Morpheus dies in The Matrix Online, even though some people believe he's still alive. But if the character in the present time is dead, it would make sense to only include a younger version in this newest iteration of the story.

Why did they change Morpheus in Matrix?

Hemon did also say that they originally wrote another character for an actor that then couldn't appear on the film, as many things change in the moviemaking process: “A new Morpheus was there from the beginning. We knew that Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss would be involved.

Why did the Oracle say Neo wasn't the one?

The Oracle's role was not to tell Neo that he was the One, but to set him on the right journey. She had to set him on an adventure of self-discovery. One final point to make comes right after the Oracle tells Neo that he's waiting for something.

Is Trinity the one?

Neo and Trinity are both “the One.” It's important to remember that the entire idea/concept of the One was a result of a systemic anomaly; one which was necessary to continue the overall function of the Matrix in general.

Is Matrix Resurrection part of a trilogy?

We've got no prequel in mind. We've got no sequel in mind. We've got no further trilogy,” McTeigue said.

Are all Matrix movies connected?

The Matrix is an American media franchise consisting of four feature films, beginning with The Matrix (1999) and continuing with three sequels, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions (both 2003), and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).

Did Morpheus get recast?

Yet, he wasn't recast to reprise his famous role. Instead, director Lana Wachowski has cast actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Candyman”, “Watchmen”) to put a new spin on the character.

Will there be Matrix 5?

Even aside from the bad box office, though, Lana Wachowski and lead star Keanu Reeves had been expressing in interviews even before release that there were no current plans to continue the franchise with a Matrix 5.

Is Jada Pinkett in the new Matrix?

The Matrix Resurrections brought back Jada Pinkett Smith as Niobe, whose aged appearance meant a long time in the makeup chair for the actress.