Keanu Reeves fans rejoice, as Warner Bros. has given The Matrix 4 the same release date as John Wick 4.
According to THR, the long-gestating fourth Matrix film will release on May 21, 2o21, which is the same date the fourth chapter of Reeves' other major franchise John Wick hits theaters.
Operating under the working title Project Ice Cream, little is known about the plot of The Matrix 4 at this time. However, Reeves confirmed he'd seen the script and said, "It's very ambitious. As it should be!" Additionally, it was reported that studio execs may be looking to cast a younger incarnation of Morpheus for the planned sequel.
Officially confirmed to be in active development in August after years of rumors and speculation, the fourth Matrix is expected to begin principal photography in early 2020, though no release date has been announced by Warner Bros.
"Many of the ideas Lilly and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now," Lana Wachowski said when the film was announced. "I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends."
Directed by Lana Wachowski, The Matrix 4 stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Henwick and Jonathan Groff. The film arrives May 21, 2021.