Matrix Films Chart in Streaming Top 10 Worldwide
Warner Bros. is also developing a new Matrix movie, with Drew Goddard writing the script for a release after 2027.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Science Fiction
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The original Matrix films are charting in the top 10 on streaming services in several countries. The renewed attention comes as Warner Bros. officially moves forward with a new Matrix movie.
Why it matters
The renewed streaming interest and the official development of a new film show the franchise's continued commercial pull more than two decades after its debut. For international audiences, the returning chart presence signals that the series remains accessible through free and subscription services.
The Matrix films are charting in the top 10 in a handful of countries on streaming, while Keanu Reeves's Apple TV movie Outcome remains in the top 10 in a few countries. The extraction does not give exact rankings, country names or durations of these chart runs.
The players
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is an actor best known for playing Neo in the Matrix franchise and for starring in a wide range of Hollywood action and drama films.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. is a major American film studio that owns the Matrix franchise and is developing its new installment.
Drew Goddard
Drew Goddard is a screenwriter and director known for writing The Cabin in the Woods and for his work on television series such as Daredevil.
The details
Keanu Reeves starred in the original Matrix films in the early 2000s and returned as Neo in a later Matrix movie released in theaters and on HBO Max at the same time. Warner Bros. has officially announced a new Matrix movie, with Drew Goddard writing the script, while plot and timeline details are being kept under wraps.
Timeline
Original Matrix films released in the early 2000s.
New Matrix movie released in theaters and on HBO Max in the early 2020s.
Keanu Reeves starred in Apple TV movie Outcome earlier this year.
Matrix films charting in streaming top 10 in several countries as of November 14, 2026.
New Matrix movie scheduled for release after 2027.
Legacy Franchise
The Matrix, released in 1999 and rated 8/10 by Collider, is a 136-minute science fiction film whose streaming revival now runs alongside the planned Warner Bros. sequel. Its continued chart presence places the series among the long-running science fiction properties still drawing international viewers decades later.
The Matrix films are available for free on Pluto TV, so viewers can watch the original series without a paid subscription. Access to the new Matrix movie will depend on its release platform, which has not been specified.
The takeaway
Viewers who want to revisit the franchise can currently stream the original films for free on Pluto TV. Checking streaming chart rankings before a new release can help identify which titles are gaining renewed interest.
Further reading
Explore more science fiction films to see how the genre continues to shape streaming charts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
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