The Matrix series consists primarily of three films, The Matrix , The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions , all written and directed by the Wachowski brothers and set in the same universe. The characters and settings of the series are further explored in other media, including animation, comics and video games.

The series depicts a complex science fiction story incorporating many philosophical elements. Other influences include cyberpunk, mythology, Hong Kong action films (particularly "heroic bloodshed" and martial arts movies), computer science and philosophy of mind. Concepts of several religions are also explored, including Hinduism, Christianity, Atheism, Gnosticism and Buddhism.

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