Extended universe · List checked on September 26, 2026
The Matrix: what order to watch the movies in?
The Matrix has 4 titles to check off: 4 movies, plus 1 optional. For a first watch, follow release order: start with The Matrix (1999) and finish with The Matrix Resurrections (2021). Here, release order and chronological order are the same. The movies alone add up to 9 hrs 10 of viewing.
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- The Matrix (1999)
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
- The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Animation
- The Animatrix (2003) · Optional
How this list is made
Every title is linked to its TMDB entry, checked by hand, ID by ID. Shows are checked off season by season, in their place in both orders.
Optional titles (The Animatrix) stay out of the progress count: checked, they count; they are never required to finish the saga.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should you watch The Matrix in?
For a first watch, follow release order: start with The Matrix (1999) and finish with The Matrix Resurrections (2021). Here, release order and chronological order are the same.
How long does it take to watch everything?
9 hrs 10 for the 4 movies.
What are the optional titles?
One side title, including The Animatrix: checked, they count; they are never required to finish The Matrix.