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The Matrix Reloaded (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 action thriller directed by Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $741.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
worldwide gross
$741.8M
Metascore
62
budget
$150M
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The Matrix Reloaded (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski
Genres
Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$150M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Matrix Reloaded About?

The premise of The Matrix Reloaded without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus lead a rebellion against the Machine Army in a fight for humanity's survival. As they delve further into the Matrix, they confront new challenges and uncover deeper truths about Neo's role and the precarious balance between the human and machine worlds. The stakes are higher than ever as they battle to free minds and fight for the future of humankind.

The Matrix Reloaded Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • oracle
  • prophecy
  • stylized violence
  • chosen one
  • alternate reality
  • car motorcycle chase
  • one against many
  • bullet dodging
  • dystopia
  • star died before release
  • man versus machine
  • parallel world
+38 more
  • kung fu
  • false reality
  • cult film
  • sex scene
  • underground rave
  • sequel mentioned during end credits
  • three word title
  • cyberpunk
  • underground city
  • virtual reality simulation
  • passionate kiss
  • driving in the wrong direction
  • virtual reality
  • 2200s
  • 23rd century
  • sentinel
  • 2000s
  • distant future
  • action heroine
  • heroine
  • violence
  • war against machines
  • exploding motorcycle
  • shooting out a window
  • premonition
  • flash forward
  • post apocalypse
  • existentialism
  • technology gone amok
  • altered version of studio logo
  • male nudity
  • female nudity
  • computer virus
  • obscene finger gesture
  • rave
  • gun fu
  • directed by brothers
  • kali character
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Crew

The Director of The Matrix Reloaded

Directed by Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski.

From the director

More from Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski

More films directed by Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski, best-rated first: The Matrix and The Matrix Revolutions.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Matrix Reloaded Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Matrix Reloaded 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Plot

The Matrix Reloaded Plot Summary

What happens in The Matrix Reloaded from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Green code-rain cascades down the screen, initially forming the title “The Matrix” followed by “Reloaded”. As the camera zooms in further, an array of codes creates a dense jungle of shapes. We find ourselves within an intricate machinery, and as the image pulls back, a clock shape materializes. This transforms into a time clock, and a group of security guards clock out after their shift ends.

Full summary

The whole story of The Matrix Reloaded, scene by scene

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Box office

The Matrix Reloaded Box Office & Budget

The Matrix Reloaded grossed $741.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 4.9 times what it cost. $281.6 million came from the US and Canada and $460.3 million (62%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$741.8M

4.9× its budget

US & Canada
$281.6M
International
$460.3M
Budget
$150M
US & Canada 38% Rest of the world 62%
Videos

The Matrix Reloaded Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.

Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Clip Full Movie Preview
  • Behind the Scenes Creating the Burly Brawl
  • Behind the Scenes A Conversation with Master Wo Ping
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Matrix Reloaded?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What does Neo struggle with throughout the film?
Details

The Matrix Reloaded Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “The Matrix 2” and “The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience”.

Also known as
  • The Matrix 2
  • The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience
  • Matrix 2 - Reloaded
  • Matrix II Reloaded
  • Matrix Recargado
  • Матрица: Перезагрузка
  • The Matrix 2：Reloaded
  • 黑客帝国2
  • Matrix 2
  • Matrix II - Reloaded
  • Μάτριξ 2
  • 매트릭스 2: 리로디드
+24 more
  • La Matrice Rechargée
  • The Matrix II: Reloaded
  • 22世紀殺人網絡2：決戰未來
  • 廿二世紀殺人網絡2：決戰未來
  • 黑客帝国2：重装上阵
  • Mátrix: Újratöltve
  • Matrix Reaktywacja
  • מטריקס רילודד
  • The Matrix: Reloaded
  • マトリックス リローデッド
  • Матрицата: Презареждане
  • เดอะ เมทริกซ์ รีโหลด: สงครามมนุษย์เหนือโลก
  • Матриця: Перезавантаження
  • Matrix reîncărcat
  • ماتریکس: بارگذاری مجدد
  • 駭客任務：重裝上陣
  • Матрикс 2
  • Matrica. Perkrauta
  • 22世紀殺人網絡 2：決戰未來
  • Matritsa Yangilandi
  • Ma Trận: Tái Lập, მატრიცა გადატვირთვა
  • الماتريكس إعادة تحميل
  • Matrica: Reloaded
  • मायाजाल

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FAQ

The Matrix Reloaded FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Matrix Reloaded, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Matrix Reloaded?

The Matrix Reloaded runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was The Matrix Reloaded released?

The Matrix Reloaded was released on May 15, 2003.

Who directed The Matrix Reloaded?

The Matrix Reloaded was directed by Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski.

More films by Lana WachowskiLilly Wachowski

How much did The Matrix Reloaded make at the box office?

The Matrix Reloaded grossed $741.8 million worldwide ($281.6 million domestic, $460.3 million international) on a budget of $150 million.

How is The Matrix Reloaded rated?

The Matrix Reloaded has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Does The Matrix Reloaded have a post-credit scene?

No. The Matrix Reloaded has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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