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10 Best Movies Like The Matrix

If you loved The Matrix, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

2003•★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matrix for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The 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 th...

#2
The Matrix Revolutions

The Matrix Revolutions

2003•★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matrix for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith....

#3
Divergent

Divergent

2014•★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matrix for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, ...

#4
Terminator Genisys

Terminator Genisys

2015•★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matrix for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The 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 whe...

#5
Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age of Ultron

2015•★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matrix for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When 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 b...

#6
Sleep Dealer

Sleep Dealer

2008•★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matrix for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Set in a near-future, militarized world marked by closed borders, virtual labor and a global digital network that joins minds and experiences, three strangers risk their lives to c...

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