‘The Matrix’ fans threaten to boycott new sequel as Wachowskis won’t be directing

nme.com:

The Matrix fans have vowed not to watch the franchise’s forthcoming movie, after it was announced that the fifth instalment would not be directed by creators Lana and Lily Wachowski.Earlier this week, Warner Bros.

confirmed that a new movie is in development, with The Martian‘s Drew Goddard set to direct.The upcoming sequel will be the first film in the series not to be directed by Lana or Lily Wachowski, although the former is attached as an executive producer.“If it ain’t Wachowski I will not watchski,” posted one fan on X (formerly Twitter), while as another added: “I was fine with a new Star Wars without George Lucas, but a new Matrix without either of the Wachowski sisters feels deeply sacrilegious.”if it ain’t wachowski I will not watchskihttps://t.co/wC2AIHXMHX— Joshua Rivera (@jmrivera02) April 3, 2024I was fine with a new Star Wars without George Lucas, but a new Matrix without either of the Wachowski sisters feels deeply sacrilegious.

https://t.co/1nix0L1ZA7— Ben Is Afraid (@filmbouff) April 4, 2024Others were more supportive of Goddard, with one person writing: “Sometimes a fresh set of eyes is a good thing.

And sometimes it’s ok to let something go and leave it be. I hope it’s the former but fear it’s the latter.”Another posted: “As long as Lana and Lilly have creative input on the script… keep em’ coming!”As long as Lana and Lilly are producing and have creative input on the script!