The Matrix Resurrections (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Matrix Resurrections is a 2021 action sci-fi film directed by Lana Wachowski, starring Jessica Henwick as Bugs, Keanu Reeves and Jonathan Groff. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes and earned $157.4 million worldwide on a $190 million budget. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice 2022. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 28m (148 min)
- Director
- Lana Wachowski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Budget
- $190M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Matrix Resurrections About?
The premise of The Matrix Resurrections without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Neo is back, and he must once again confront the reality-bending world of the Matrix. As the world around him shifts, he finds himself drawn back into the system, forced to question his own existence and the nature of his reality. He follows a familiar symbol, the white rabbit, to uncover a deeper truth about the Matrix and its evolution. Now stronger and more dangerous, the Matrix presents new challenges as Neo faces a formidable foe and must choose his path within a complex and deceptive world.
The Matrix Resurrections Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fourth part
- matrix
- war against machines
- self referential
- simulation
- cyberpunk
- sequel
- part of series
- virtual reality
- post credits scene
- therapist
- dystopia
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- red pill
- kung fu
- pill
- anti heroine
- tough girl
- exploding helicopter
- helicopter
- video game industry
- video game culture
- work life balance
- suicidal thoughts
- suicide attempt
- suicide
- mental health
- mental breakdown
- therapy session
- tech noir
- franchise
- neo noir
- scene after end credits
- coffee shop
- blue pill
- reboot
- analyst
- machine
- alternate reality
- mirror
- sheeple
- stylized violence
- female warrior
- female fighter
- bullet time
- showdown
- slow motion action scene
- motorcycle
- police raid
- police
- police car
The Matrix Resurrections Cast & Characters
Jessica Henwick leads the cast as Bugs, with Keanu Reeves as Neo, Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Groff as Smith. Directed by Lana Wachowski; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lana Wachowski
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus, Agent Smith
Also Starring in The Matrix Resurrections
· 9 more- Carrie-Anne Moss Trinity, Tiffany
- Jada Pinkett Smith Niobe
- Lambert Wilson The Merovingian
- Neil Patrick Harris The Analyst
- Christina Ricci Gwyn de Vere
- Daniel Bernhardt
- Ellen Hollman
- Toby Onwumere Sequoia
- Priyanka Chopra
More from Lana Wachowski
More films directed by Lana Wachowski, best-rated first: Bound, Cloud Atlas, Speed Racer and Jupiter Ascending.
The Matrix Resurrections Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Matrix Resurrections 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 62/100, strongest in art & craft (70) and weakest in story & flow (55).
The Matrix Resurrections Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, The Matrix Resurrections generates a divided response, with critics largely praising its meta ambition and emotional moments while many viewers criticize its confusing narrative and uneven execution. Positive remarks highlight the film’s striking visual design and the renewed chemistry between Neo and Trinity, whereas negative feedback points to a muddled plot and inconsistent tonal choices. The mixed reception results in a moderate aggregate score reflecting both its strengths and its shortcomings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
In terms of art and craft, the film is noted for its striking visual style and inventive production elements such as costuming and cyber‑netic effects. Several critics commend the spectacular aesthetic and meta visual touches, while others fault the overall execution as sloppy. The balance of admiration and criticism yields a solid, though not flawless, assessment of the craft.
- Character & Emotion 65
The character dimension receives appreciation for the renewed emotional connection between Neo and Trinity and nuanced performances that explore love and grief. Some reviewers celebrate the chemistry and depth of the central duo, yet many criticize the new supporting cast as lacking depth and charisma. Consequently, character work is viewed as effective in parts but uneven overall.
- Story & Flow 55
Storytelling in the sequel is praised for its meta‑narrative and occasional originality, especially in exploring themes of love and reality. However, a significant portion of feedback describes the plot as convoluted, with pacing issues and confusing exposition that undermine coherence. This mix of inventive ideas and structural problems leads to a middling narrative rating.
- Sensory Experience 60
Sensory experience benefits from an impressive soundscape and visual effects, with particular commendation for the film’s costuming and bullet‑time moments that recall the original’s iconic style. Yet some viewers note that the soundtrack and sound design occasionally feel generic, and the visual novelty does not consistently sustain engagement, resulting in a moderate sensory appraisal.
- Rewatch Factor 58
Replay value is seen as mixed; the film’s meta commentary and occasional poignant scenes provide material that may reward repeat viewings for some audiences. Conversely, many find the confusing plot and uneven tone diminish the desire to revisit the movie, leading to a modest rewatch factor that reflects both its compelling moments and its drawbacks.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
259 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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The Matrix Resurrections Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in The Matrix Resurrections from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Within a contained section of the Matrix, Bugs, the captain of the Mnemosyne, uncovers an ancient program that leads her to Trinity’s past, revealing Neo’s location before the Agents can capture her. While trying to escape, Bugs encounters a peculiar agent who turns out to be an incarnation of Morpheus and manages to liberate him from the node set for deletion. Meanwhile, Thomas Anderson has established himself as a prosperous game developer, crafting a trilogy inspired by his visions of the Matrix with the help of his business partner, Smith. Frequent visits to a nearby café bring him face-to-face with Tiffany, a married mother reminiscent of Trinity, entangling him in the web of dreams and reality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Matrix Resurrections, scene by scene, with the ending explained
The Matrix Resurrections Box Office & Budget
The Matrix Resurrections grossed $157.4 million worldwide on a $190 million budget, 83% of what it cost. $37.7 million came from the US and Canada and $119.7 million (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$157.4M
83% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $37.7M
- International
- $119.7M
- Budget
- $190M
The Matrix Resurrections Awards & Nominations
The Matrix Resurrections earned 4 award nominations, including Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice 2022. The 4 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
4 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2022 1 nomination- Nominated Best Visual Effects
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2022 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
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Artios Awards 2022 1 nomination- Nominated The Zeitgeist Award
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BAFTA 2022 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
The Matrix Resurrections Trailers & Videos
16 videos: 2 trailers, 3 teasers, 6 clips, 2 featurettes and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Teaser Trailer Teaser
- Teaser "Déjà Vu"
- Teaser "Back To Life"
How Well Do You Know The Matrix Resurrections?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who leads the Mnemosyne crew?
The Matrix Resurrections Also Known As
43 alternative titles, including “骇客帝国4” and “骇客任务4”.
- Also known as
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- 骇客帝国4
- 骇客任务4
- The Matrix 4
- Матриця 4
- 매트릭스: 리저렉션
- Matrix 4
- Матрицата: Възкресения
- 駭客任務：復活
- The Matrix 4 Resurrections
- 黑客帝国4：矩阵重启
- Mátrix - Feltámadások
- 22 世紀殺人網絡 復活次元
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- Matrix: Ανάσταση
- Matrix 4 - Resurrections
- Матрица: Воскрешение
- Matrikss: Atdzimšana
- The Matrix IV: Resurrections
- Project Ice Cream
- マトリックス レザレクションズ：2021
- 22世紀殺人網絡 復活次元
- 22世紀殺人網絡4 復活次元
- 黑客帝国4
- 廿二世紀殺人網絡4：復活次元
- เดอะ เมทริกซ์ เรเซอเรคชั่นส์
- Matritsa 4
- Матриця: Воскресіння
- Matrix Zmartwychwstania
- מטריקס: התחייה
- Matrix resurrecciones
- Matrix: Uskrsnuća
- La Matrice Résurrections
- 22世紀殺人網絡 4：復活次元
- マトリックス レザレクションズ
- Ma Trận: Hồi Sinh
- Матрикс: Ускрснућа
- رستاخیزهای ماتریکس
- Matrix: Renașterea, მატრიცა გამოცოცხლება
- Matrica. Prisikėlimas
- ذا ماتريكس: النهضة
- Matrica: Obuditev
- ذا ماتريكس
- द मेट्रिक्स रेसररेक्शन्स
- Matrix: ülestõusmine
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The Matrix Resurrections FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Matrix Resurrections, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Matrix Resurrections?
The Matrix Resurrections runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was The Matrix Resurrections released?
The Matrix Resurrections was released on December 22, 2021.
Who directed The Matrix Resurrections?
The Matrix Resurrections was directed by Lana Wachowski.
More films by Lana Wachowski Who is in the cast of The Matrix Resurrections?
The Matrix Resurrections stars Jessica Henwick as Bugs, Keanu Reeves as Neo, Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Groff as Smith, among 13 credited actors.
How much did The Matrix Resurrections make at the box office?
The Matrix Resurrections grossed $157.4 million worldwide ($37.7 million domestic, $119.7 million international) on a budget of $190 million.
How is The Matrix Resurrections rated?
The Matrix Resurrections has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Was The Matrix Resurrections nominated for any awards?
The Matrix Resurrections received 4 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does The Matrix Resurrections have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Matrix Resurrections has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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