Animatrix movie edit focused on The Second Renaissance Part One and Two with music by Aether. The Animatrix (Japanese: アニマトリックス, Hepburn: Animatorikkusu) is a 2003 American-Japanese adult animated science-fiction anthology film produced by the Wachowskis. The film compiles nine animated short films, detailing the backstory of The Matrix film series, revealing the major events of the apocalyptic war between humanity and machines which led to the creation of the Matrix in the two parts of The Second Renaissance short, in addition to providing side stories that expand the universe and tie into the film series. To coincide with the Blu-ray edition of The Ultimate Matrix Collection, The Animatrix was also presented for the first time in high definition. The film was released along with the trilogy on October 14, 2008. The Animatrix saw a one night only screening in 35mm at New York City's Japan Society on May 27, 2022. The Animatrix sold 2.7 million copies, grossing $68 million in sales revenue. The Animatrix received mostly positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 89%, based on reviews from 18 critics. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies stated that "unlike many heavily promoted franchise movies, it justifies its hype". She praised Maeda's Second Renaissance, noting that it "foreshadows the dazzling visual inventiveness of his later Gankutsuou". The Animatrix movie received generally positive reviews from critics. Animatrix The Second Renaissance Part I Animatrix The Second Renaissance Part II Music: Aether | Eidolon Aether | Overture (feat. Enzalla) The Animatrix Renaissance Movie Edit アニマトリックス