The fast-paced action and special effects of The Matrix trilogy made the movies a mainstream success, but it was the saga’s exploration of existential questions that touched audiences more deeply and gave it enduring relevance. Even now, almost twenty years later, The Matrix is still the go-to pop culture reference in philosophical debates. The influence of the trilogy on cinema was equally profound, and it inspired the move towards the smarter, more complex superhero and action movies that dominate the box office today.

With The Matrix Resurrections fast approaching, now is the perfect time to look back at the saga, the philosophies behind it, and the layers of meaning within. From German opera to Hinduism, karma to Christianity, Greek mythology to cyberpunk anime…

Let me show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.