Eventhe bestMatrixmoviesstruggle to adhere to these in-universe rules.

Here’s a tentative timeline chronicling the key occurrences in the franchise.

Parts of this worked,but it made a fictional universe thats unsustainable.

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WhileResurrectionswas undoubtedly divisive, one thing that it did really well wasprioritizing the story above all else.

It wasnt afraid to rewrite the overarching narrative ofThe Matrixif it served this story well.

[Matrix 5] can connect itself to some movies and detach itself from others without too much issue.

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Because of this,Matrix 5isnt bound by any rules when it comes to integrating itself into this universe.

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There’s No Way Matrix 5 Doesn’t Break Canon (& That’s Okay)

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Neo looking at his reflection in a mirror in The Matrix Resurrections

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The Matrix 5: The latest installment in The Matrix series continues the saga of Neo and his allies as they navigate a complex dystopian world. Tasked with a monumental mission, they confront new challenges that question the fabric of reality and humanity’s place within it.

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