It's 25 years since The Matrix had an explosive impact on cinema, and while it's fair to say that the sequels – the two originally planned sequels and the unexpected Matrix Resurrections from 2021 – didn't have quite the same effect, the world of The Matrix remains one of cinema's biggest hits. So it's not entirely surprising to see that there will now be a fifth Matrix movie, albeit this time without the direct involvement of either Wachowski sister.
The new and currently untitled Matrix movie will be written and directed by Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay for The Martian and who directed The Cabin in the Woods. According to Warner Bros' president of production Jesse Ehrman, "Drew came to Warner Bros with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25 years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters".
