The Matrix makes a better case for fate for a few reasons. For one, the Oracle practically gives each character their fate when they go to see her. She tells them what will happen later on whether it's good or bad news. Specifically, she tells Neo that he isn't the one but is still searching for something. This turns out to be true when Neo realizes what he has to do to be The One and save Morpheus. Similarly, she tells Trinity she will fall in love with the one. This shows a stronger case for fate because Trinity admits to loving Neo as he is dying, yet he comes back to life and fulfills the prophecy. Morpheus was told that he would find the The One and searches his entire life trying to find it. When it looks like Neo isn't it, he can't believe he missed out again. However, Neo morphs into The One and the Oracle was once again correct on her predictions. None of these characters could really do anything to make the predictions come true, the just happened. Therefore, The Matrix relies on fate rather than free will.
