The Matrix 4 and John Wick 4 has an official release date May 21, 2021

The Matrix 4 directed by Lana Wachowski has been given a release date by Warner Bros and it's the same date that John Wick 4 also starring Keanu Reeves is currently scheduled: May 21, 2021. 

Filming for upcoming movie the first in the Matrix universe in 16 years is expected to begin in early 2020 with original stars Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett-Smith returning to the cast joined by “How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris, “Frozen 2” actor Jonathan Groff, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, one of the stars of “Aquaman” and HBO’s “Watchmen.”

John Wick: Chapter 4, meanwhile, will find Reeves returning as the world-weary assassin John Wick for a fourth violent adventure.

Speaking of bummers, Comscore box office guru Paul Dergarabedian says there are two scenarios. The red pill scenario will mean the May 21, 2021 schedule will stay the same, leading to an "all Keanu, all the time" weekend.

“Many of the ideas Lilly and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now,” said Lana Wachowski in a statement. “I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends.”

Finally, Taika Waititi's adaptation of the manga Akira was also moved off the release schedule. That project has existed in one form or another since 2002, and Waititi is next working on Thor: Love and Thunder, featuring Natalie Portman's turn as Lady Thor.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight in September, Reeves said he was “absolutely” excited for the next installment of “The Matrix.” “It’s very ambitious,” he teased. “As it should be!”