# The Matrix Reloaded (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-matrix-reloaded-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 72% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 138 min |

## Quick answer

The Matrix Reloaded (2003) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Freeway chases and burly brawl mythology — Reeves returns as Neo in the trilogy’s maximalist middle chapter. Metascore 62/100. Directed by Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski.

## Critics consensus

Freeway chases and burly brawl mythology — Reeves returns as Neo in the trilogy’s maximalist middle chapter.

## Synopsis

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 the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity must find the Keymaker to ultimately reach the Source.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gloria Foster, Harold Perrineau, Monica Bellucci, Harry Lennix, Lambert Wilson

## Common questions

**Is The Matrix Reloaded worth watching?**
The Matrix Reloaded holds a 69% Celluloid Score. Freeway chases and burly brawl mythology — Reeves returns as Neo in the trilogy’s maximalist middle chapter.

**What is The Matrix Reloaded about?**
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 the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity must find the Keymaker to ultimately reach the Source.

**Who directed The Matrix Reloaded?**
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) was directed by Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Matrix Reloaded?**
69% — the average of five public sources: critics 74%, audience 72%, Metascore 62/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

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

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