Drew Goddard writes and directs ‘Matrix 5’

Advance:

• A fifth ‘Matrix’ movie is in the works.
• Drew Goddard, who made ‘The Cabin in the Woods,’ writes and directs.
• There is no release date yet.

‘The Matrix’ turns 25 this year, and if that makes a portion of our audience feel like it should fall apart, join the club: They’ve made us dust jackets. The three original films (‘The Matrix’, ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ and ‘The Matrix Revolutions’) are still considered landmark entries in the genre.

Therefore, perhaps it is the perfect year to announce that a new ‘Matrix’ movie is in the works, which could still come as a surprise given the lackluster box office of 2021’s ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ (which is not helped by its release on the day and date). on the streaming service Max).

However, for the first time, none of the Wachowskis who created the original trilogy (with Lana Wachowski stepping back to do ‘Resurrections alone) are writing or directing this one.

Instead, the new film will be created by ‘The Martian’ writer and ‘Cabin in the Woods’ filmmaker Drew Goddard, with Lana Wachowski on board as an executive producer.

What is the story of ‘Matrix 5’?

At this point, to no one’s surprise, the story is being kept under wraps. All that appears in the press release about the film is that Warner Bros. Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman teases that the story will advance the fantasy world without deviating too much from what made the series was a success.

Also unknown at this time? Who from the cast of the various films (particularly veterans Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss) will return, if any.

‘Matrix 5’: The filmmakers speak

Here is Ehrman’s statement on the new development:

“Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the world of The Matrix, honoring what Lana and Lilly started over 25 years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the movie. series and characters. “The entire Warner Bros. Discovery team is thrilled to have Drew making this new ‘Matrix’ film, adding his vision to the cinematic canon that the Wachowskis spent a quarter-century building here at the studio.”

And Goddard seems excited too:

“It is not an exaggeration to say that ‘The Matrix’ films changed both cinema and my life. “Lana and Lilly’s exquisite art inspires me daily and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to tell stories in their world.”

Goddard, of course, also brought us ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ and wrote memorable genre entries like ‘Cloverfield’ and ‘World War Z’.

When will the new ‘Matrix’ movie hit theaters?

Warner Bros. has not yet said when it might release the new film. Of course, it would have been nice to have it ready for this year’s 25th anniversary, but that’s not happening.

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