Warner Bros. confirms Matrix 5 is in development

Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that a fifth installment of the Matrix franchise is officially in development. The project aims to expand the iconic science fiction universe following the events of Matrix Resurrections.

In a significant creative shift, Drew Goddard has been appointed to both direct and write the film. While original creators Lana and Lilly Wachowski will remain involved as executive producers, they will not be handling the direction or screenplay for this new chapter.

Specific plot details remain confidential. It is currently unconfirmed whether original cast members, such as Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, or Laurence Fishburne, will return for the production. The film is expected to serve as a long-term strategic project for the studio.