The Matrix Revolutions is a 2003 American–Australian science fiction action film and the third installment of the Matrix trilogy. The film was released six months following The Matrix Reloaded. The film was written and directed by The Wachowskis and released simultaneously in 60 countries on November 5, 2003. While it is the final film in the series, the Matrix storyline is continued in The Matrix Online. The film was the second live-action film to be released in both regular and IMAX theaters at the same time.