How to Watch The Matrix in Order
To watch The Matrix Revolutions, start with The Matrix.
Watch The Matrix in release order for a first viewing — start with The Matrix (1999). There are 4 films, released between 1999–2021. That is 9.2 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 6.7 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1The Matrix1999Essential136m
- 2The Matrix Reloaded2003Essential138m
- 3The Matrix Revolutions2003Essential129m
- 4The Matrix Resurrections2021148m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1The Matrix19998.3
- 2The Matrix Reloaded20037.1
- 3The Matrix Revolutions20036.8
- 4The Matrix Resurrections20216.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Matrix?
For a first viewing, watch The Matrix in release order, starting with The Matrix (1999) and ending with The Matrix Resurrections (2021). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Matrix films are there?
There are 4 The Matrix films.
Can I skip any The Matrix films?
3 of the 4 films carry the main story: The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Matrix?
Start with The Matrix, released in 1999. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Matrix?
Watching every The Matrix film takes 9.2 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 6.7 hours.