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The Matrix Resurrections

R
English
December 22, 2021
2hr 28min
Status: released

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Movie Details:

Based onCharacters by The Wachowskis
Country United States
Language English
GenreAction, Sci-Fi
Release dateDecember 18, 2021 (Castro Theater)
December 22, 2021 (United States)
Running time2hr 28min
Age ratingR
StarringKeanu Reeves
Carrie-Anne Moss
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Jessica Henwick
Jonathan Groff
Neil Patrick Harris
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Jada Pinkett Smith
Directed by Lana Wachowski
Written byLana Wachowski
David Mitchell
Aleksandar Hemon
Produced byJames McTeigue
Lana Wachowski
Grant Hill
Cinematography by Daniele Massaccesi
John Toll
Edited by Joseph Jett Sally
Music byJohnny Klimek
Tom Tykwer
Production CompanyVillage Roadshow Pictures
Venus Castina Productions
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast & Characters:

  • Keanu Reeves as Neo / Thomas Anderson
  • Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity / Tiffany
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus / Agent Smith
  • Jonathan Groff as Smith
  • Jessica Henwick as Bugs
  • Neil Patrick Harris as The Analyst
  • Jada Pinkett Smith as Niobe
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Sati
  • Christina Ricci as Gwyn de Vere
  • Lambert Wilson as The Merovingian
  • Andrew Lewis Caldwell as Jude
  • Toby Onwumere as Sequoia
  • Max Riemelt as Sheperd
  • Joshua Grothe as FunktIøn
  • Brian J. Smith as Berg
  • Eréndira Ibarra as Lexy
  • Michael X. Sommers as Skroce
  • L. Trey Wilson as Hanno
  • Mumbi Maina as Ellster
  • Max Mauff as Quillion
  • Purab Kohli as Zen
  • Freema Agyeman as Astra
  • Sabrina Strehl as Fiona
  • Andrew Rothney as Scott
  • Cooper Rivers as GJ
  • Esther Silex as Brainstormer #1
  • Frank Isom as Brainstormer #2
  • Leo Sheng as Bobbi
  • Telma Hopkins as Freya
  • John Gaeta as Deus Machina Employee #1
  • Donald Mustard as Deus Machina Employee #2
  • Kim Libreri as Deus Machina Employee #3
  • Joe Mazza as Cop
  • Chad Stahelski as Chad
  • Julian Grey as Brandon
  • Gaige Chaturantabut as Donnie
  • Hu Chen as M.O.T.C.
  • Volkhart Buff as Kush
  • Amadei Weiland as Agent White
  • Stephen Dunlevy as Agent Jones
  • Ellen Hollman as Echo
  • Ian Pirie as Lieutenant
  • Nicolas de Pruyssenaere as Lead SWAT
  • Felix Quinton as SWAT
  • Aaron Pina as FBI
  • Dani Swan as Woman in Red
  • London Breed as Calliope
  • Steven Roy as Thomas’s Reflection
  • Mercy as Wife
  • Juval Dieziger as Utrix Driver
  • James McTeigue as Innocuous Man

Storyline:

Suffering from palpable delusions, burnt-out Thomas Anderson, the award-winning creator of The Matrix (1999) video game series, now relies on potent blue pills to keep his inner demons at bay. Then, amid inexplicable, reality-defying visions, Thomas spots Tiffany, a familiar-looking perfect stranger evoking strange emotions, and his already fragile mental state starts to deteriorate. As Mr Anderson yearns for an explanation while teetering on the brink of depression, once more, he confronts a pressing dilemma and the burden of choice. On the one hand, blissful ignorance guarantees the illusion of safety. On the other hand, the unbearable truth of reality can only mean one thing: the elaborate Matrix goes beyond the limits of imagination. But, somehow, Thomas already knows what he has to do. However, does he want to know how deep the rabbit hole goes?

About Movie:

The Matrix Resurrections is the fourth installment in the Matrix franchise, directed and co-written solely by Lana Wachowski. It serves as a sequel to The Matrix Revolutions (2003).

It stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Jada Pinkett Smith.

After Revolutions, the Wachowskis had repeatedly denied any possibility of continuing the Matrix story, despite Warner Bros.’ persistent interest in reviving the franchise. When the Wachowskis turned down multiple offers, Warner Bros. hired Zak Penn to develop a new screenplay. However, in late 2019, a fourth Matrix film was officially announced, with Lana Wachowski returning to direct while Lilly Wachowski opted out. Reeves and Moss returned to reprise their iconic roles.

Filming began in February 2020 but was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Wachowski contemplated canceling the film, the cast convinced her to see it through. Production resumed in August and wrapped up in November 2020.

The Matrix Resurrections premiered on December 16, 2021, at the Castro Theater in San Francisco, and was released in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22. While the film received generally positive reviews from critics, it underperformed at the box office, grossing $159 million worldwide against a $190 million production budget. Despite this, the film earned a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 75th British Academy Film Awards. A sequel is currently in development.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget$190 million
Domestic Opening $10,749,011
Domestic Collection$37,686,805
International Collection$119,700,000
Worldwide Collection$157,386,805

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