If you’re a fan of the “Matrix” movies, there’s a good chance you’re planning to see them in theaters again in 2022. The sci-fi action movie franchise has been around since the early 1990s, and it’s only getting bigger and better. So if you’re not already on board, now is the time to start thinking about ways to stream every “Matrix” movie online. Here are some tips:

  1. Start with the original “Matrix” movie: This is the one that started it all. If you want to experience everything that this movie franchise has to offer, start with the original release. It’s free and easy to watch online.
  2. Check out other “Matrix” movies: If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out other versions of the film series like " Reloaded ," " Revolutions ," and " The Matrix Reloaded ." These movies are also free and easy to watch online.
  3. Use a VPN: A VPN is a great way to protect your privacy online and make sure that your favorite “Matrix” movies are inaccessible by anyone else. You can find more information about VPNs here .

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The Matrix

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Siblings Lana and Lilly Wachowski draw on influences from comic books, cyberpunk, martial arts films, anime, and more to create this landmark action movie. Keanu Reeves plays Neo, a seemingly ordinary office worker who discovers he’s living in a computer simulation and is actually humanity’s chosen savior. Freedom fighters Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) show Neo the true nature of the universe and help him take down the sinister computer program known as Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving).

The Matrix is streaming on HBO Max ($9.99+ per month).

The Matrix Reloaded

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The second installment in the original Matrix trilogy brings back Neo, Morpheus, and Trinity, who are now free of the machines’ control and dedicated to liberating the rest of humanity. As deadly robots close in on the freed humans’ stronghold, Neo and Trinity return to the Matrix to seek out the truth of its origins and functions. Meanwhile, Agent Smith goes rogue and escapes into the real world.

The Matrix Reloaded is streaming on HBO Max ($9.99+ per month).

The Matrix Revolutions

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The original Matrix trilogy concludes with a final showdown between Neo and Agent Smith for the fate of both the Matrix and the real world. Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and their allies fight to preserve life for both humans and machines, attempting to create a stable balance. They must battle in both reality and the simulation to stop Agent Smith from destroying everything.

The Matrix Revolutions is streaming on HBO Max ($9.99+ per month).

The Animatrix

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Released between the second and third Matrix movies, this animated anthology film features short tales set within the world of The Matrix. The Wachowskis recruited master filmmakers from the world of animation, including many creators of the Japanese anime that inspired them. Neo and Trinity make brief appearances, but The Animatrix is mostly focused on new characters who must navigate the world of the computer simulation.

The Animatrix is streaming on HBO Max ($9.99+ per month).

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The Matrix Resurrections

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Lana Wachowski returns as solo director for this long-awaited fourth movie in the franchise. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss return, too, bringing Neo and Trinity back together after they’ve once again become lost in simulated lives within the Matrix. Lana Wachowski offers clever meta-commentary on the nature of franchise filmmaking, while building on the Matrix mythology and delivering more inventive action sequences.

The Matrix Resurrections is streaming on HBO Max ($9.99+ per month).