Samuel J Harries

In this guide, we’ll show you how to watch The Matrix franchise in order and show you where you can watch them on popular streaming services in the United States. We’ll also let you know if there are options to stream The Matrix movies legally for free.

In 1999, The Matrix became an overnight sensation when the directorial duo Lana and Lilly Wachowski unveiled their kung fu science fiction classic to the world. Starring Keanu Reeves as Neo, Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity and Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, this groundbreaking movie grossed $460 million worldwide at the box office on a $63 million budget. This marked the beginning of an ongoing blockbuster franchise that is still beloved by fans today.

The Matrix franchise now includes a trilogy (The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions), an anthology of anime short films (The Animatrix) and a soft meta-reboot (The Matrix Resurrections). There are also tentative plans for an upcoming fifth installment by Warner Bros. Whether you’re watching The Matrix for the first time or rewatching the classic sci-fi franchise, this guide shows you where to watch them all online and the different viewing orders (release vs chronological).

How to watch The Matrix movies in order

If you only want to watch The Matrix feature-length movies, you can watch them chronologically in exactly the same way they were released.

• The Matrix (1999)

• The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

• The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

• The Matrix: Resurrections (2021)

This is a great viewing order if you are new to the franchise and want to enjoy the main storyline without getting overwhelmed by the franchise’s expanded universe of short films and canonical video games. However, the Wachowskis and Warner Bros. have always been ambitious when expanding The Matrix as a multimedia franchise. They have released several canonical stories in video games (Enter the Matrix, The Matrix Online and Path of Neo) and The Animatrix. In particular, The Animatrix offers some of the franchise’s best storylines that you won’t want to miss. So, if you’re ready to ‘take the red pill’ and go deeper, here’s how to watch the franchise in its entirety.

How to watch entire The Matrix franchise in chronological order

While watching the Matrix movies in order isn’t too complicated, this becomes more difficult if you want to watch the entire story unfold in every movie, short film and video game. Technically, The Matrix video games Enter the Matrix, The Path of Neo and The Matrix Online are all canonical, so we’ve included these in our complete Matrix timeline. Similarly, the short films included in The Animatrix anthology take place at various times throughout the story.

• The Animatrix: The Second Renaissance, Part I and II

• The Animatrix: A Detective Story

• The Matrix

• The Animatrix: Kid's Story

• The Animatrix: Final Flight of the Osiris

• Enter the Matrix – Video game

• The Matrix Reloaded

• The Matrix Revolutions

• The Matrix: Path of Neo – Video game

• The Matrix Online: The Matrix Online – Video game

• The Animatrix: Beyond

• The Matrix: Resurrections

• The Animatrix: World Record – Exact timeframe unknown

• The Animatrix: Matriculated – Exact timeframe unknown

• The Animatrix: Program – Exact timeframe unknown

The Animatrix: The Second Renaissance, Part I and II takes place during the human/machine war in the mid-21st century. According to Morpheus’ estimations, everything from The Animatrix: A Detective Story until The Animatrix: Beyond then takes place circa 2199. The Matrix: Resurrections picks up the story 18 years later. Three Animatrix shorts have no discernable timeframe, so the best option is to watch those last.

The Matrix documentaries

• The Matrix Revisited (2001)

Another important release for Matrix completists is The Matrix Revisited. This 2001 documentary shows the making of the first movie in 1999, revealing how many of the stunts were performed and explaining the movie’s revolutionary CGI techniques.

Where can I watch The Matrix movies in release order?

Below you can find the latest streaming information for every Matrix movie. You can check each movie’s availability on streaming services and find out if they are available online.

Since their first TV appearance in Marvel Super Heroes in 1966, the X-Men have been reinvented several times for various animated TV shows. There are now five animated shows starring the X-Men, a handful of Wolverine motion comics, and two Marvel-owned animated TV shows in which Xavier’s gifted youngsters have made an appearance. With so many adventures to enjoy, we’ve compiled a chronological list of every animated X-Men TV show in release order and where to watch them online.

The 1990s cartoon, X-Men – The Animated Series, is among the most iconic adaptations of Marvel's mutant superteam. The TV show’s popularity has endured long enough that Disney+ have revived this continuity with X-Men ‘97. So there’s never been a better time to revisit the classic cartoon, but that’s not the only way to stream X-Men adventures on the small screen. You can also watch Wolverine, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm and the rest of the team in X-Men: Evolution from 2000, Wolverine and the X-Men from 2009, and two X-Men anime shows from the early 2010s (Wolverine, X-Men).

Where can I watch X-Men animated TV shows online?

Below you can find a complete list of animated X-Men TV shows and where to watch them in the United States. This includes the latest offers to buy, rent or stream (free or with a subscription) each show on popular streaming platforms. We also have a guide that shows you where to watch every live action X-Men movie in order.

If you’re among the many fans who have an appetite for the spice, we’ve got you covered with a complete steaming guide to Dune movies and TV shows. Here you’ll find where to stream every adaptation of Frank Herbert's iconic Dune franchise, including streaming options on popular services such as Netflix, Prime Video and Max.

Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most influential science fiction stories of all time, serving as inspiration for sci-fi franchises like Star Wars, Alien, Blade Runner and Mad Max. There are 4 Dune movies (if you include the documentary about Jodorowsky’s Dune) and 2 TV shows. Here's how to watch them all.

How to watch Denis Villeneuve's Dune film series

• Dune: Part One (2021)
• Dune: Part Two (2024)
• Dune: Part Three (TBC)

In 2021, visionary director Denis Villeneuve took audiences back to Arrakis with Dune: Part One, starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, and Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica. Denis Villeneuve’s two-part adaptation offers the perfect introduction to Dune. Titled Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024), both films have been praised for their faithful adaptation of Frank Herbert’s original novel. The franchise is also expected to have a third installment in the distant future, with Villeneuve declaring his interest in adapting Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah as Dune: Part Three.

David Lynch's Dune

• Dune (1984)

While Villeneuve’s contemporary series is by far the most popular adaptation of the novel, it is not the first time Paul Atreides could be seen on the big screen. In 1984, surrealist filmmaker David Lynch directed a divisive adaptation for Universal Pictures. Despite an off-the-wall, otherworldly adventure, the film did not receive critical acclaim nor commercial success –grossing $30.9 million from a $40 million budget. David Lynch has since shared his own distain for the film, claiming he was not given final cut of the movie. Despite this, the movie starring Kyle McLachlen is still worth watching online.

How to watch Dune TV shows in release order

• Frank Herbert's Dune (2001)
• Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)
• Dune: Prophesy (2024)

You can also enjoy the Dune franchise on the small screen. With a $20 million budget, the three-part mini-series Frank Herbert’s Dune aired in 2001 on the Sci Fi Channel. It was followed up by Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune in 2003, adapting the novel of the same name. An upcoming TV show based on Sisterhood of Dune, Dune: Prophesy, is also in production for Max.

Dune documentaries

• Jodorowsky’s Dune

While it’s not technically an adaptation of the franchise, Jodorowsky’s Dune is a must-see documentary for all science fiction fans. It documents Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s ambitious plan to adapt the novel in 1974. However, this was no ordinary production – the acclaimed director plotted a psychedelic space epic unlike anything audiences would have seen before. His plans included casting Salvador Dalí as Emperor Shaddam IV, Orson Welles as Baron Harkonnen, and a 3000-page storyboard by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. While we’ll never see Jodorowsky’s true vision for Dune in theaters, this documentary serves as the next best thing.

Where can I watch Dune movies online?

Whether you're looking for Dune: Part Two streaming online or any other adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi franchise, here's where you can watch every Dune movie and TV show in release order on popular streaming services.

From the Bridge of Khazad-dûm to the ride of the Rohirrim, the Lord of the Rings movies have some of the greatest fantasy sequences of all time. More than twenty years later, this epic trilogy is still an unrivaled experience for fantasy fans. If you want to know the different ways to watch The Lord of the Rings, gather your fellowship in front of the TV because this guide will show you how to watch The Lord of the Rings movies in order and where to stream them online.

This guide includes details for the franchise’s chronological order, release order, extended editions and related movies and TV shows. We’ll also show you every way you can buy, stream and rent them on streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video and MAX.

How to watch Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings franchise in release order

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Taking eight years to film, Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy began with the release of The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, followed by The Two Towers in 2002, and Return of the King in 2003. In a rare feat for a cinematic trilogy, each film is beloved by fans while also receiving critical acclaim.

Despite The Hobbit being only one 320-page book, a three-part adaptation began in 2012 with An Unexpected Journey, followed by The Desolation of Smaug in 2013 and The Battle of the Five Armies in 2014. In comparison to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy was poorly received despite the return of Ian McKellen as Gandalf and positive reviews for Martin Freeman’s performance as Bilbo Baggins.

How to watch Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings franchise in chronological order

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

If you want to watch the Lord of the Rings franchise in chronological order, you simply need to watch the Hobbit trilogy, followed by the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This means you’ll watch the adventures of Bilbo Baggins for three movies before following the adventures of his cousin and adoptive heir, Frodo Baggins.

How to watch The Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended editions) in order

• The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended edition

• The Two Towers: Extended edition

• The Return of the King: Extended edition

Many fans won’t have seen the theatrical versions of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy for several years. This is because there are now extended editions of each movie, adding an additional 125 minutes to the trilogy’s runtime. The Lord of the Rings’ extended editions are considered by many fans to be superior to the theatrical release, so you may want to consider watching these versions instead – even if it’s your first viewing. They were overseen by Peter Jackson and offer a more in-depth adaptation that’s perfect for streaming.

Other adaptations

• The Lord of the Rings – 1979 directed by Hab Ashby

• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – TV show produced by Amazon Studios

• War of the Rohirrim – 2024 directed by Kenji Kamiyama

Now that we’ve covered the many different releases you need to know, here is a complete list of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings movies in release order (including all the extended editions) and where to watch them on streaming services today.

The Oscar nominations for the 96th Academy Awards have finally been announced, giving nods to hit movies like Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall and The Holdovers. In the run-up to the prestigious awards show, you may be wondering where to watch this year's Oscar-nominated movies. For your viewing pleasure, we’ve created a complete streaming guide, including everything from the most popular Oscar-nominated movies in 2024 (Hi, Barbie!) and all the lesser-known gems you won’t want to miss.

When can I watch the Oscars 2024?

Hosted by late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on 10 March 2024 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Kimmel and his writing team will surely be preparing their best 'Barbenheimer' gags for the show, as both movies have been nominated in several categories – including 13 nominations for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and 8 nominations for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. The team behind The Holdovers and American Fiction will also be celebrating after picking up nominations in 5 categories.

This year sees nominations for popular action-led blockbusters such as Godzilla Minus One, The Creator and Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse in the Academy's technical categories. Check out the full list of nominations below.

Full list of Academy Award nominees 2024

Actress in a Supporting Role 

• Emily Blunt — Oppenheimer
• Danielle Brooks — The Color Purple 
• America Ferrera –  Barbie
• Jodie Foster — Nyad
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph — The Holdovers

Costume Design 

• Barbie
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Napoleon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Sound

• The Creator
• Maestro
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
• Oppenheimer
• The Zone of Interest

Original Score 

• American Fiction
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Adapted Screenplay

• American Fiction
• Barbie
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

Original Screenplay

• Anatomy of a Fall
• The Holdovers
• Maestro
• May December
• Past Lives

Live Action Short Film

• The After
• Invincible
• Night of Fortune
• Red, White and Blue 
• The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Animated Short Film 

• Letter to a Pig
• Ninety-Five Senses
• Our Uniform
• Pachyderme
• War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Sterling K. Brown — American Fiction
• Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
• Robert Downey Jr. — Oppenheimer
• Ryan Gosling — Barbie
• Mark Ruffalo — Poor Things

Original Song 

• “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot
• “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
• “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony
• “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People” from Killers of the Flower Moon
• “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie

Documentary Feature Film 

• Bobi Wine: The People’s President
• The Eternal Memory
• Four Daughters
• To Kill a Tiger
• 20 Days in Mariupol

Documentary Short Film 

• The ABCs of Book Banning
• The Barber of Little Rock
• Island in Between
• The Last Repair Shop
• Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó

International Feature Film 

• Io Capitano (Italy)
• Perfect Days (Japan)
• Society of the Snow (Spain)
• The Teachers’ Lounge (Germany)
• The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)

Animated Feature Film 

• The Boy and the Heron
• Elemental
• Nimona
• Robot Dreams
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Barbie

Makeup and Hairstyling 

• Golda
• Maestro
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• Society of the Snow

Production Design

• Barbie
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Napoleon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Film Editing

• Anatomy of a Fall
• The Holdovers
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Cinematography 

• El Conde
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Maestro
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Visual Effects

• The Creator
• Godzilla Minus One
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3
• “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” 
• Napoleon

Actor in a Leading Role 

• Bradley Cooper — Maestro
• Colman Domingo — Rustin
• Paul Giamatti — The Holdovers
• Cillian Murphy — Oppenheimer
• Jeffrey Wright — American Fiction

Actress in a Leading Role 

• Annette Bening — Nyad
• Lily Gladstone — Killers of the Flower Moon
• Sandra Hüller — Anatomy of a Fall
• Carey Mulligan — Maestro
• Emma Stone — Poor Things

Directing 

• Justine Triet — Anatomy of a Fall
• Martin Scorsese — Killers of the Flower Moon
• Christopher Nolan — Oppenheimer
• Yorgos Lanthimos — Poor Things
• Jonathan Glazer — The Zone of Interest

Best Picture

• American Fiction
• Anatomy of a Fall
• Barbie
• The Holdovers
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Maestro
• Oppenheimer
• Past Lives
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

How can I watch Oscar nominated movies in 2024?

Many of the Oscar-nominated movies in 2024 are already available to buy, stream or rent in the United States. You can use this guide to find the latest updates on where to watch them, including streaming details for every movie from the full list of Academy Award nominees 2024. Whether you have Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video or any other service, you can easily find out which Oscar nominees are available to to watch today below.

A disaster in space leads to unraveling mysteries back on Earth

After surviving a disaster in space, essential pieces of Jo's life are missing upon her return to Earth. In an attempt to recover everything she has lost, Jo embarks on a quest that could uncover the truth about the history of space travel.

Count Dracula (Nicolas Cage) loses control of his most faithful companion in Renfield

In modern-day New Orleans, a frightful and powerful Count Dracula is sitting back and letting his lackey do most of the work. As his loyal assistant, Renfield grows increasingly tired of his long list of chores the friction between boss and employee becomes unbearable. When Renfield falls in love with Rebecca, the pair must do their best to elude Count Dracula once and for all.

Beau faces a terrifying test in his quest to be free from anxiety

Set in an alternative present and spanning four generations, Beau is Afraid tells the story of an anxious but amiable man on an epic journey. Riddled with paranoia and anxiety, Beau is desperately trying to hurry home to see his mother. Beset with the physical manifestation of his greatest fears, Beau’s travel becomes his greatest test.

Robert McCall returns to face injustice in The Equalizer 3

Robert McCall is an avenging saint set loose on the criminal underworld. Pulled back from the brink of his quiet retirement, McCall is a mysterious figure who takes the law into his own hands and dishes it out with his fists. Even as he leaves the United States and find a home in southern Italy he sees injustice lurking and has no choice but to face it. Anyone who gets in the way of his mission is in more danger than they could ever imagine.

Villains, beware! Blue Beetle fights for justice throughout the cosmos

Jaime Reyes is a freshly graduated college student returning home to a new life. Facing new challenges and struggles, Jaime must find his purpose and position in society. What he doesn't know is that destiny has a plan for him. When a mysterious ancient scarab attaches to his spine, it gives him the ability to travel through space in blue alien armor. Suddenly the host of this symbiotic power, Jaime becomes a superhero protected and powered by this alien technology.