Movies Like The Matrix
Loved The Matrix (1999)? These 30 films share its DNA — the same mood, themes and craft. The list comes from what millions of other The Matrix fans went on to watch and rate, so it reflects real viewing habits rather than a genre tag. The Matrix Reloaded, Terminator Genisys and Avengers: Age of Ultron are the closest matches.
30 titles · average score 6.9 ·
The top 5 picks
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The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
★ 7.1 · 12,192 ratingsThe Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the ability to see the code inside the Matrix. With machine sentinels…
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Terminator Genisys (2015)
★ 6.0 · 9,112 ratingsThe year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by…
- 3
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
★ 7.3 · 24,823 ratingsWhen Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron…
- 4
The Electric State (2025)
★ 6.5 · 1,751 ratingsAn orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.
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Next (2007)
★ 6.1 · 3,351 ratingsLas Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical…
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How this list is ranked
We build this page from TMDB's recommendation graph — the titles that people who watched The Matrix went on to watch and rate highly — then drop anything without a poster or a meaningful number of ratings. It refreshes daily, so as viewing habits shift the list shifts with them.
Frequently asked questions
What should I watch after The Matrix?
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) is the closest match, rated 7.1 by 12K viewers. Terminator Genisys, Avengers: Age of Ultron and The Electric State are the next best bets.
How do you decide what is similar to The Matrix?
From what The Matrix viewers actually watched and rated next, not just from matching genre tags. That surfaces titles that share its tone and themes even when they sit in a different category.
Is this list updated?
Yes — it rebuilds every day from TMDB, so newly released movies appear as soon as enough people have rated them. You do not need an account to browse it, and there is no paywall on anything at MovieAI.