What better way to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of The Matrix than long-awaited confirmation of a new sequel. Warner Bros. confirmed The Matrix 4 is in the works, with original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss and co-director Lana Wachowski all returning.
This news finally puts to rest years of rumors about the potential future of the franchise — and there have been many. Read on for a breakdown of all the Matrix 4 rumors and the different forms this sequel might have taken.
A New Matrix Duology/Trilogy
Several times over the past decade, rumors have sprung up concerning a brand new series of films continuing where The Matrix Revolutions left off. AICN reported back in 2011 that Reeves had met with the Wachowskis and read their treatment for a pair of sequels. EW later shot down that rumor.
Source: IGN.com The Matrix 4: A History of Rumors About the New Sequel