The Matrix has released a 25th anniversary trailer ahead of its upcoming theatrical re-release. The 1999 science-fiction film became a cultural phenomenon and launched a franchise, including the sequels The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections. Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and the rest of The Matrix‘s cast are forever associated with their iconic characters.
A trailer has now debuted for The Matrix‘s 25th anniversary, with the re-release playing in select theaters through Fathom Events on September 19 and September 22.
The trailer features The Matrix Resurrections star Jessica Henwick discussing the enduring impact of the original film alongside some of the story’s most iconic scenes, including Neo (Reeves) choosing between the red and the blue pill, dodging bullets, and training with Trinity (Moss) and Morpheus (Fishburne).
The Matrix Needs To Be Seen In Theaters
It Is Made For The Big Screen.
While The Matrix franchise has had numerous sequels, and many blockbusters since have been inspired by the original film’s approach, nothing can compare to 1999’s The Matrix. It remains one of the boldest and most refreshing science-fiction action films ever created, the scale of which can only be fully captured in a theatrical setting. The Matrix is an immersive story that is best told in an immersive setting that brings Neo’s world-shattering discovery to life.
Seeing The Matrix in theaters is a reminder of the true intention and impact behind these scenes and how they tie into the story’s themes of resistance, free will, and anyone who has ever felt othered.
After becoming a major box office success, The Matrix proved that an effective balance could be struck between an ambitious, mind-bending premise and intricate action, paving the way for Christopher Nolan’s Inception and other hits that have been released since. As impressive as Inception and some of its other successors have been, The Matrix is still the gold standard, a truth that is impossible to deny when seeing it in theaters again. There was nothing quite like it in 1999 and nothing quite like it since.
The Matrix‘s red pill and blue pill scene, along with many other iconic moments, have new connotations given the rise of memes and online discourse in the past 25 years. Seeing The Matrix in theaters is a reminder of the true intention and impact behind these scenes and how they tie into the story’s themes of resistance, free will, and anyone who has ever felt othered. The Matrix‘s legacy and its ability to entertain and provide timeless commentary on the world make it compelling to view on the biggest screen possible.
