The Matrix trilogy, the groundbreaking sci-fi franchise from the Wachowski siblings, is set to arrive on the Peacock streaming service, giving a new generation the chance to discover the films that reshaped Hollywood at the turn of the millennium. The move comes amid what the article frames as a lull in ambitious, cerebral science fiction, with Christopher Nolan currently working outside the genre and this year's biggest sci-fi hit being the more lighthearted Project Hail Mary.

The original Matrix, released in 1999 and starring Keanu Reeves, grossed over $470 million worldwide against a reported $63 million budget and is widely regarded as one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made. Following its success, Warner Bros. fast-tracked two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, both released in 2003, completing a trilogy still considered the most influential in the genre since its debut.