Combined, the three matrix films were budgeted an estimated $363,000,000 by Warner Brothers. Worldwide, all three films made a total of $1,615,900,000. That is nearly a $1.2 billion profit. Yes, that’s right: $1.2 Billion.
That does not include revenue generated from DVD rentals and purchases, video games, merchandise, and the rest.
In short, two factors will determine whether there will be a matrix 4. Factor number one is obviously the money, the bottom line, and the earnings. Despite your opinion on the movies, they make money.