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Movies like The Matrix: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked The Matrix (1999), start with The Matrix Reloaded, The Creator, Avengers: Age of Ultron. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags The Matrix as action, science fiction. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Matrix Reloaded (2003) | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction | 138 min | 7.1/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Creator (2023) | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure | 134 min | 7.0/10 | Hulu |
| Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction | 141 min | 7.3/10 | Disney+, Starz |
| Divergent (2014) | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction | 140 min | 6.9/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Eternals (2021) | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure | 156 min | 6.7/10 | Disney+ |
| Dune (2021) | Science Fiction, Adventure | 155 min | 7.8/10 | TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max |
Why each one fits
The Matrix Reloaded
2003 · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction · 138 min · TMDB 7.1/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with The Matrix. Released 4 years after.
TMDB synopsis: The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Creator
2023 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure · 134 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Science Fiction and Action with The Matrix. Released 24 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.
US streaming: Hulu
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction · 141 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with The Matrix. Released 16 years after.
TMDB synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.
US streaming: Disney+, Starz
Divergent
2014 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction · 140 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with The Matrix. Released 15 years after.
TMDB synopsis: In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Eternals
2021 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure · 156 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Science Fiction and Action with The Matrix. Released 22 years after.
TMDB synopsis: The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years.
US streaming: Disney+
Dune
2021 · Science Fiction, Adventure · 155 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Science Fiction with The Matrix. Released 22 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people.
US streaming: TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.1/10 on TMDB. The highest is Dune at 7.8/10, against 8.3/10 for The Matrix itself. They span 2003 to 2023 and run 134 to 156 minutes. The most common genre tags are Science Fiction and Action. 4 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Disney+ carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like The Matrix?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are The Matrix Reloaded, The Creator, Avengers: Age of Ultron. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream The Matrix?
In the US on October 24, 2026: not on a US subscription service right now; it may be available to rent or buy. Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.