The Matrix Resurrections Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 20, 2019

The Matrix Resurrections announced

Warner Bros. officially announced the development of The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth film in the Matrix series.

casting
August 21, 2019

Keanu Reeves confirmed to return

Keanu Reeves was confirmed to reprise his role as Neo in The Matrix Resurrections.

production
December 2019

Lana Wachowski directs The Matrix Resurrections

Lana Wachowski was revealed as the director of the fourth Matrix film, marking her return to the franchise.

casting
February 2020

Cast additions announced

Additional casting announcements included Carrie-Anne Moss returning as Trinity and new cast members such as Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, and Neil Patrick Harris.

production
March 2020

Production paused due to COVID-19

Filming halted temporarily in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

marketing
September 9, 2021

Trailer released

The first official trailer for The Matrix Resurrections was released to the public.

release
December 22, 2021

The Matrix Resurrections released

The movie premiered simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the United States.

The Matrix Resurrections Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Year 2199, Early Phase

Neo's Initial Encounter with the Matrix

Thomas Anderson experiences déjà vu and strange glitches that hint at the existence of the Matrix.

meeting
Year 2199, Mid Phase

Neo Meets Bugs

Neo encounters Bugs, a rebel who believes Neo is the key to saving humanity from the Machines once again.

reunion
Year 2199, Mid Phase

Reunion with Trinity

Neo discovers that Trinity is alive within the Matrix but unaware of her true identity due to reprogramming.

mission
Year 2199, Late Phase

Rescue Mission

Neo and the rebels plan and execute a mission to extract Trinity from the Matrix and restore her memories.

awakening
Year 2199, Late Phase

Trinity's Awakened Powers

Trinity awakens her abilities similar to Neo's after being freed from the Matrix simulation.

conflict
Year 2199, Final Phase

Neo and Trinity Battle the Analyst

Neo and Trinity confront the Analyst, the Matrix's new controlling program attempting to maintain control over humanity.

resolution
Year 2199, Final Phase

New Beginning

Neo and Trinity join forces to rebuild and reshape the Matrix, offering hope for a new future for humans and machines alike.