Fourth ‘Matrix’ Film Moves to Spring of 2022

Warner Bros. is moving its untitled fourth “Matrix” film back nearly a year to the spring of 2022.

The move comes as the Hollywood studios are scrambling their release schedules due to the theater shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new “Matrix” movie, which had been in production in Germany before being halted, has moved from May 21, 2021, to April 1, 2022.

Original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are returning for the fourth “Matrix” along with co-creator Lana Wachowski. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, and Neil Patrick Harris will also star.

In addition to pushing the “Matrix” sequel, Warner Bros. removed Anne Hathaway’s “Witches” remake from the release schedule. The film, which also stars Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci and Chris Rock, was set to hit theaters in October.

In addition, “Godzilla vs. Kong” from Legendary will now take over the May 21, 2021, date previously occupied by “Matrix 4.” Warner Bros. also moved its cartoon “Tom and Jerry” back to next year from Dec. 23 to March 5, 2021.