18 of the best Matrix references in other movies and TV shows

Almost immediately upon its release in 1999, The Matrix changed pop culture forever. Red pills, blue pills, and bullet time entered our vocabularies almost instantaneously. The Matrix’s impact was so great that, invariably, its influences seeped into some of our favorite movies and TV shows, too.

From playful jabs to full-on parodies, The Matrix has been referenced endlessly across the 21st Century’s entertainment landscape. We’re here to highlight 18 of the very best Easter eggs, homages, and references to The Matrix from the world of movies and television.

By Bradley Russell