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The Matrix franchise consists of three movies released between 1999 and 2003. The narrative begins in the 22nd century with a computer hacker joining underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers ruling the earth. It continues as the resistance builds in numbers, humans are freed and brought to Zion, Neo discovers his superpowers, and machine sentinels dig to Zion. The sequence concludes as Zion defends itself against a massive machine invasion while Neo fights to end the war and opposes Agent Smith. The entries connect directly through this ongoing conflict.

The Matrix
Movie, 1999
Set in the 22nd century, this 1999 movie tells the story of a computer hacker joining a group of underground insurgents fighting the ruling earth computers.

The Matrix Reloaded
Movie, 2003
Released in 2003, this entry shows the resistance building as humans are freed and brought to Zion while Neo discovers his superpowers and machine sentinels dig.

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The Matrix Revolutions
Movie, 2003
This 2003 release features the human city of Zion defending against a massive machine invasion while Neo fights to end the war and opposes Agent Smith.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Matrix | Movie | 1999 | ★ 8.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | The Matrix Reloaded | Movie | 2003 | ★ 7.1 | Not yet |
| 3 | The Matrix Revolutions | Movie | 2003 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with The Matrix from 1999, which depicts the computer hacker joining underground insurgents fighting the powerful computers ruling the earth.
The provided facts list the movies in release order from 1999 to 2003, following the story from the 22nd century hacker to the defense of Zion.
The provided facts do not contain information regarding whether any entries in the franchise can be skipped.
Watch in this order: 1. The Matrix, 2. The Matrix Reloaded, 3. The Matrix Revolutions.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 1999 and 2003.
The Matrix has the highest average rating in this guide, at 8.3 out of 10.