The Matrix became a worldwide phenomenon and launched star Keanu Reeves further into the cultural stratosphere – but only its sequels have been shown in IMAX, with 2003’s The Matrix Reloaded being the first Warner Bros. Pictures title ever to undergo the IMAX Digital Remastering (DMR) process for its screens.
“With excitement building around The Matrix Resurrections, this is the perfect time to experience the film that started it all in a way it’s never been seen before,” said Megan Colligan, President of IMAX Entertainment. “The Matrix forever changed the visual language of epic filmmaking and we’re very excited for fans everywhere to be able to enjoy this groundbreaking film for the first time in IMAX.” The special run comes just weeks before the highly anticipated The Matrix Resurrections hits IMAX screens on December 22, bringing more of this iconic franchise to fans eager to see what’s next in this mind-bending saga.
“The Matrix kicked off a truly singular film franchise that has continued to entertain audiences and influence the industry since 1999,” stated Jeff Goldstein, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Domestic Distribution. “We’re thrilled to partner with IMAX on another first for the fans who’ve waited more than 20 years to see The Matrix in this format, and for moviegoers who will discover this incredible ongoing story for the first time, just in time for The Matrix Resurrections to hit theaters for the holidays.”
The Matrix Resurrections is the latest chapter in the story of IMAX and The Matrix – Following The Matrix Reloaded, the release of The Matrix Revolutions (2003) marked the first time that a live-action Hollywood tentpole would have a theatrical release day-and-date with IMAX. To purchase tickets and for further information please visit: https://www.imax.com/
The Matrix official synopsis from 1999 reads, "Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life."
Warner Bros. Presents, in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures – Groucho II Film Partnership, a Silver Pictures Production, The Matrix. Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano star in the provocative futuristic action thriller written and directed by The Wachowskis and produced by Joel Silver. The executive producers were Barrie Osborne, Andrew Mason, The Wachowskis, Erwin Stoff and Bruce Berman. The Matrix is distributed by Warner Bros.
For the first time ever, The Matrix can be seen in IMAX during a special two-night run of exclusive preview screenings on Tuesday December 7 and Wednesday December 8 in select markets across the U.S. Take a step back to where it all began, the go check out The Matrix Resurrections in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22.