Will Smith appears in a new Matrix reboot trailer circulating online, raising questions about its authenticity. The short trailer provides a glimpse of epic scenes and interesting dialogues, subtly teasing an intriguing science-fiction and action storyline. With fans using concept trailers to bring their movie ideas to life, it has become quite difficult to distinguish between real and fake. So, has a Matrix reboot trailer officially been released?
Here is everything that fans need to know about the new trailer for a Matrix reboot starring Will Smith that’s circulating online at the moment.
Is Will Smith’s Matrix reboot trailer real?
The Matrix reboot trailer is fake and AI-generated.
A channel named KH Studio, boasting over a 500k subscriber count recently shared a seemingly realistic Matrix reboot trailer starring Smith. The short clip compiled various pieces of AI-generated footage making the teaser appear real.
The channel often drops concept trailers for various movies and shows to appeal to the fans. Their teasers are only created for fun, giving a sneak peek to fans on what unreleased projects could potentially look like.
Is a Matrix reboot coming in 2025?
At the time of writing, Matrix 5 is in development.
Back in April 2024, Variety confirmed that Warner Bros. has greenlit another installment in the hit Matrix franchise. Drew Goddard will be the director of the new film. Lana Wachowski, director of the 1999 movie, will executive-produce. It remains unclear if the iconic duo—Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity—will return or not. Plot details and further casting details will become clearer once the film heads into production.
Speculations have emerged previously about Smith’s association with the new Matrix movie when he dropped a cryptic video on Instagram. Smith was once famously offered the lead role in the original film, but turned it down. However, there is no confirmation of his participation in the upcoming movie.
