 The Matrix Reloaded opens on 23 May |
An action-packed trailer for the long-awaited sequel to The Matrix has been released by Warner Bros. The minute-long series of clips from The Matrix Reloaded offers a glimpse of the action sci-fi feature, due for release on 23 May.
It mirrors the first film's combination of acrobatic martial arts fight scenes, high-octane car chases and spectacular special effects.
Warner Bros has also released a short film going behind the scenes to show the movie in production.
It gives an insight into some of the hi-tech tricks and choreography used to create the film's memorable combat segments.
The second movie in the Matrix trilogy will get its world premi�re at this year's Cannes Film Festival on 15 May.
It sees Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss reprise their roles, with Jada Pinkett Smith as a newcomer to the cast.
The trailer features all of the main players embroiled in various conflicts with their enemies, amid its predecessor's trademark gothic-style atmosphere.
The first movie in 1999 was an award-winning global box office hit.
It won four Academy Awards and made more than $460m (�294m) worldwide.
The final part of the trilogy, The Matrix Revolutions, will be released in November.
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