Matrix Resurrections Already Told You Why The Matrix 5 Won't Happen
Will Matrix 5 happen? Not if The Matrix Resurrections is any indication. By the conclusion of The Matrix Resurrections, Neo and Trinity have broken free from The Analyst's control, with Carrie-Anne Moss borrowing her boyfriend's ability to fly. Despite the happy ending, The Matrix Resurrections does leave a trail of breadcrumbs for a hypothetical sequel to potentially follow. The Architect and his unseen superiors are still around, Smith is on the loose, and the Matrix simulation is still active, leaving plenty of opportunity for a continuation further down the line.
Whether Matrix 5 actually happens is a different matter altogether. Warner Bros. has declared itself ready and willing to work with Lana Wachowski anytime she chooses, but The Matrix Resurrections' director maintains a sequel isn't in her plans. Add to that the box office beating The Matrix Resurrections endured and the (predictably) mixed reviews, and there's plenty of reason to suspect Matrix 5 won't happen — whatever Neo and Trinity's latest adventure might hint towards in its final moments. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering the super-meta commentary The Matrix Resurrections makes about the movie industry.
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In The Matrix Resurrections' opening act, Jonathan Groff's (still sleeping) Smith tells Neo, "Our beloved parent company, Warner Bros., has decided to make a sequel to the trilogy… they're gonna do it with or without us." Shortly following this explicit studio swipe, a cringe-worthy production meeting montage includes such gems as Christina Ricci uttering with a wry smile, "Originality and fresh… great things to keep in mind as you begin working on Matrix 4." Yahya Abdul-Mateen
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