The Matrix is a cult classic which became so popular, fans were flocking to the cinema to see the second and third instalments. Matrix: Reloaded and Matrix: Revolutionained a huge cult following, but for a long time fans thought their Matrix dreams were all done and dusted. Since the announcement of a fourth film, however, fans have one big question: when will it be released?
When is The Matrix 4 out in cinemas?
Matrix 4, which is currently being developed by Lana Wachowski, who was behind the franchise with her sister Lilly, has been given a release date of May 21, 2021.
It has also been revealed that, along with Keanu Reeves, many of the original cast will be joining the film.
Carrie Anne Moss, who played Trinity, and Jada Pinkett Smith, who played Niobe, are set to reprise their roles in the new movie, though it is unclear whether it will be a prequel to the original or in another timeline.
Along with the returning characters, a whole host of new actors will appear in the franchise.
Yahya Abul-Mateen II and Jessica Henwick are set to be the lead characters in the new film.
Jonathan Groff, of Frozen and Mindhunter fame, Toby Onwumere, who starred in Sense8, and How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris are also confirmed to be taking part in the new film.
Speaking of the franchise revival, Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich said: “We could not be more excited to be re-entering The Matrix with Lana.
“Lana is a true visionary – a singular and original creative filmmaker – and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in The Matrix universe.”
However, for Keanu fans, they may be pretty lucky as another film of his may be hitting screens at the same time.
For fans of John Wick, that franchise will also see its fourth film come out at the same time as Matrix 4, if their current release dates are to stay as they are.
This could mean that fans of action movies with a load of fighting will be in movie heaven as they could even do a double bill, and get two doses of Keanu Reeves in one hit.
Reeves is yet to comment on the release date clash, however many fans on Twitter are over the moon, begging for this day to be named “National Keanu Reeves Day.”
One fan tweeted: “There will be two Keanu Reeves films coming out on May 21, 2021! There is John Wick 4 and Matrix 4.
“I’m actually super excited and who says you have to choose between the two of the films? Go see both when time comes!”
Another simply wrote “National Keanu Reeves Day!” with a clip of Reeves doing a deadly stare as he would in the part of Wick.
Of course, this could be complicated for Reeves in terms of press and publicity, and as mentioned, Reeves has not spoken out about the clash of dates, or whether one will be moved to help his schedule.
Fans, however, will be desperate for the release dates to remain the same for the most ultimate double bill yet.
Until he speaks out, however, fans may have to wait with bated breath for the final outcome.
Matrix 4 and John Wick 4 are out in cinemas on May 21, 2021
