‘The Flash’ And ‘The Matrix 4’ Release Dates Announced
Warner Bros. announced new release dates for two of their biggest projects:The FlashandThe Matrix 4. WhileThe Flashhas shuffled around so much that it’s hard to accept this is legit, for now, Warners says the superhero film will open in 2022. As for theMatrix 4release date, that’s set for 2021. And to make things extra interesting, theMatrixdate is the same as the release date for anotherKeanu Reevesfilm:John Wick Chapter 4.
The Flashmovie has not had the speediest path to the big screen. Phil Lord and Chris Miller worked on a story treatment at one point, but that fell through. Both Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa were named as potential directors, but they left due to creative differences. Then John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein were tapped to co-direct. They, too, exited the project, and now,Itfilmmaker Andy Muschietti will direct, with Christina Hodson handling the script. And it looks like things might finally be on course, because Warner Bros. has now given the movie a release date:July 03, 2025. Of course, there’s always a chance that will change.Ezra Milleris expected to return as the main character, carrying over from his role inJustice League.
Meanwhile, another Warners project that seems more secure isThe Matrix 4.Lana Wachowskiis directing the film, which brings back original stars Keanu Reeves andCarrie-Anne Moss, along with new franchise additionsYahya Abdul-Mateen II,Jessica Henwick,Neil Patrick Harris, andJonathan Groff. While plot details are still under wraps, the sequel now has a release date:July 24, 2025.
August 24, 2025 isalsothe release date ofJohn Wick Chapter 4, which willalsostar Keanu Reeves. So now the question arises: will one of these films vacate that date, or will they both stay put? If so, the weekend would belong entirely to Keanu Reeves, and honestly – would anyone complain about that? The more Keanu the better, I say.
That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lionsgate movesJohn Wickup a week just to get a jump onMatrix 4. But I’m crossing my fingers that both remain on that date so we can all have a big Keanu Reeves weekend blowout.
Meanwhile, just in case there was any doubt, Warner Bros. has moved their live-actionAkiraoff the schedule entirely. The project has stalled out due to behind-the-scenes issues, and now it looks like WB is giving up on it for the foreseeable future.
