2021’s The Matrix Resurrections was a long-awaited sequel that sadly failed to appeal to fans or critics, which could actually benefit The Matrix 5. In April 2024, Warner Bros. surprisingly announced the early development of The Matrix 5, with some surprising news about the franchise. The series will be stepping away from its creators for the first time, with filmmaker Drew Goddard set to direct instead of the Wachowski sisters. While this may be worrisome to those who believed in the franchise’s prior singular vision, there are undoubtedly aspects to be hopeful about.
