# The Animatrix (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-animatrix-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Peter Chung & Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Takeshi Koike & Mahiro Maeda & Koji Morimoto & Shinichiro Watanabe & Andrew R. Jones |
| Genres | Animation, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 102 min |

## Quick answer

The Animatrix (2003) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Anthology anime expanding the Matrix mythos — Reeves’ Neo appears across the linked short-film universe. Metascore 70/100. Directed by Peter Chung & Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Takeshi Koike & Mahiro Maeda & Koji Morimoto & Shinichiro Watanabe & Andrew R. Jones.

## Critics consensus

Anthology anime expanding the Matrix mythos — Reeves’ Neo appears across the linked short-film universe.

## Synopsis

Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson, Pamela Adlon, Melinda Clarke, John DiMaggio, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tom Kenny, Rick Gomez, Tara Strong

## Common questions

**Is The Animatrix worth watching?**
The Animatrix holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Anthology anime expanding the Matrix mythos — Reeves’ Neo appears across the linked short-film universe.

**What is The Animatrix about?**
Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

**Who directed The Animatrix?**
The Animatrix (2003) was directed by Peter Chung & Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Takeshi Koike & Mahiro Maeda & Koji Morimoto & Shinichiro Watanabe & Andrew R. Jones.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Animatrix?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 85%, Metascore 70/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Animatrix?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Animatrix page for current options.

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