The Matrix Resurrections Won T Kick Off Another Trilogy

Completing the Story

Warner Bros.

For those venturing out to theaters or who are planning on catching the film from the comfort of your own home on HBO Max, perhaps refrain from expecting “The Matrix Resurrections” to conclude with a blatantly sequel-bait ending, laying the groundwork for years and years of return trips back to the Matrix. According to director Lana Wachowski, one last “Matrix” sequel is enough.

In a red carpet interview with the Associated Press (via Comic Book), Wachowski shoots down the idea of any more films in the franchise — let alone another entire trilogy of them. When asked that (apparently) unexpected question, the filmmaker’s unguarded reaction is absolutely priceless, first answering with a confounded, “What?” before playfully deferring to the producers of the film off to the side. All that leads up to her very flat answer, which has been included in its entirety below for the sake of clearing up any potential confusion:

“No.”

Well, there you have it! It’s hard to get any more direct than that, leaving us to presume that “Resurrections” wraps up the entire story of Neo, Trinity, and the Matrix. /Film’s Chris Evangelista reviewed the film, describing the general feel of the movie as one that should excite anyone who has grown to tire of current, stale blockbuster trends. He wrote:

It would’ve been incredibly simple to give us a traditional “Matrix 4.” Instead, “The Matrix Resurrections” takes its big-budget and runs wild with it. And while there are more than a few stumbles here, any modern-day blockbuster that’s this unafraid to subvert expectations is worth celebrating.

“The Matrix Resurrections” comes to theaters and streams on HBO Max on December 22, 2021.

The Matrix Resurrections Won’t Kick Off Another Trilogy

Warner Bros.

By Jeremy Mathai/Dec. 21, 2021 2:49 pm EST

Completing the Story

For those venturing out to theaters or who are planning on catching the film from the comfort of your own home on HBO Max, perhaps refrain from expecting “The Matrix Resurrections” to conclude with a blatantly sequel-bait ending, laying the groundwork for years and years of return trips back to the Matrix. According to director Lana Wachowski, one last “Matrix” sequel is enough.

In a red carpet interview with the Associated Press (via Comic Book), Wachowski shoots down the idea of any more films in the franchise — let alone another entire trilogy of them. When asked that (apparently) unexpected question, the filmmaker’s unguarded reaction is absolutely priceless, first answering with a confounded, “What?” before playfully deferring to the producers of the film off to the side. All that leads up to her very flat answer, which has been included in its entirety below for the sake of clearing up any potential confusion:

“No.”

Well, there you have it! It’s hard to get any more direct than that, leaving us to presume that “Resurrections” wraps up the entire story of Neo, Trinity, and the Matrix. /Film’s Chris Evangelista reviewed the film, describing the general feel of the movie as one that should excite anyone who has grown to tire of current, stale blockbuster trends. He wrote:

It would’ve been incredibly simple to give us a traditional “Matrix 4.” Instead, “The Matrix Resurrections” takes its big-budget and runs wild with it. And while there are more than a few stumbles here, any modern-day blockbuster that’s this unafraid to subvert expectations is worth celebrating.

“The Matrix Resurrections” comes to theaters and streams on HBO Max on December 22, 2021.

In a red carpet interview with the Associated Press (via Comic Book), Wachowski shoots down the idea of any more films in the franchise — let alone another entire trilogy of them. When asked that (apparently) unexpected question, the filmmaker’s unguarded reaction is absolutely priceless, first answering with a confounded, “What?” before playfully deferring to the producers of the film off to the side. All that leads up to her very flat answer, which has been included in its entirety below for the sake of clearing up any potential confusion:

Well, there you have it! It’s hard to get any more direct than that, leaving us to presume that “Resurrections” wraps up the entire story of Neo, Trinity, and the Matrix. /Film’s Chris Evangelista reviewed the film, describing the general feel of the movie as one that should excite anyone who has grown to tire of current, stale blockbuster trends. He wrote:

“No.”

“The Matrix Resurrections” comes to theaters and streams on HBO Max on December 22, 2021.

It would’ve been incredibly simple to give us a traditional “Matrix 4.” Instead, “The Matrix Resurrections” takes its big-budget and runs wild with it. And while there are more than a few stumbles here, any modern-day blockbuster that’s this unafraid to subvert expectations is worth celebrating.