Many of themost important scenes in theMatrixmoviesrevolve around a huge twist or moment concerning the sprawling simulation in question.

The Matrixmovies' biggest appeal is the digital world in which the action tends to unfold.

Its initial origin goes back to humanity’s development of bona fide artificial intelligence late in the 21st century.

An angry Smith asks why Neo fights at the end of The Matrix Revolutions

The Machines that were initially created with this advanced digital sentience were put into humanity’s service.

So, they started to grow humans in pods, siphoning off the electricity they created.

The year in the Matrix doesn’t reflect the year in the Real World.

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Instead, the simulation takes on eras from before the Machines' war with humanity.

Several versions have been trialed and tested by the time of the first movie.

They all have specific roles, but they are also not necessarily on the same team.

Keanu Reeves as Neo speaks to the Architect in front of screens in The Matrix Reloaded

At the very top of the hierarchy is the Architect, played by Helmut Bakaitus inThe Matrix Revolutions.

The Matrix is also littered with other Programs that run into Neo and the other human characters.

Otherwise, the Programs tend to wander around in positions of authority and other people in power.

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He not only goes rogue, butSmith also finds a way to briefly enter the Real World inRevolutions.

Smith gains the thoughts and knowledge of every being added to his army of doppelgangers, including the Oracle.

Althoughthe Machines are quietly grateful for wiping Smith from existence, they’re forced to begin again.

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The Matrix is a sci-fi action franchise that launched with the Wachowskis' 1999 film.

It depicts a dystopian future where humanity is unknowingly trapped in a simulated reality by sentient machines.

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The Matrix is a sci-fi action franchise that launched with the Wachowskis' 1999 film. It depicts a dystopian future where humanity is unknowingly trapped in a simulated reality by sentient machines. The protagonist, Neo, discovers this truth and that he is “The One,” a being that will lead a rebellion against the machines and restore freedom to humanity.

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