Update: Read our full breakdown of The Matrix Resurrections trailer!
The first The Matrix Resurrections trailer is officially released. Nearly 20 years after the original trilogy concluded with 2003's The Matrix Revolutions, the iconic sci-fi franchise is on the verge of returning to the screen. Like so many Hollywood projects, The Matrix 4 was impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, having to pause filming early last year after the health crisis took a turn for the worse. Fortunately, director Lana Wachowski was able to wrap principal photography, and the movie is scheduled to debut this December. As part of Warner Bros.' controversial release strategy, The Matrix 4 will be on HBO Max the same day as theaters.
As exciting as it is to see such a big series come back, there are numerous questions about the film to be answered. One point of confusion is Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss returning as Neo and Trinity, despite those characters dying in the last movie. It'll be interesting to see how The Matrix 4 continues the story, which is why there's excitement to see first footage. Now, after the trailer first premiered at CinemaCon in August, the Matrix Resurrections trailer is officially released to the public.
After building up to the trailer premiere throughout the week, Warner Bros. released the first Matrix Resurrections trailer. Check it out in the space below:
In setting up the Matrix Resurrections story, the trailer draws heavily from past films' iconography, such as the black cat, the white rabbit tattoo, and Neo and Morpheus' fight in the dojo. These nods to the original movies work within the context of the story clues presented, as it appears Thomas Anderson (who seemingly has yet to be unplugged) has fragmented memories of Neo's exploits in the Matrix trilogy, and he's working to make sense of it all. Trinity looks to be in a similar position, as evidenced by her alluding to her relationship with Neo. Yahya Abdul-Mateen's character (who could pass for a young Morpheus) is trying to help Neo remember who he is. It will be interesting to see how these arcs unfold, as the film looks to be a mix of a continuation and soft reboot, sporting similar plot beats to the 1999 original - with the added angle of our obsession with technology.
As expected, The Matrix Resurrections trailer has plenty of stunning visuals and exciting action. The franchise is renowned for revolutionizing special effects technology, so it'll be fascinating to see what director Lana Wachowski has in store for audiences. Hopefully the final film lives up to the teases here, and pushes the envelope while also evoking the classic Matrix style. All in all, The Matrix Resurrections is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing releases of the holiday season. The Matrix sequels were not as well-received as its groundbreaking predecessor upon initial release, but the series as a whole is a touchstone of the film industry and there's much excitement surrounding The Matrix Resurrections.
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