John Cena and Jessica Biel hit the gas in 'Matchbox: The Movie'
John Cena and Jessica Biel star in the Apple TV film, which sends childhood friends on a mission to recover a nuclear warhead.
- On Friday, October 9, 2026, Apple TV released "Matchbox The Movie," an action-comedy starring John Cena as a CIA agent who reunites with childhood friends during a high-stakes international mission to recover a nuclear warhead.
- Director Sam Hargrave helmed the project, drawing inspiration from Mattel's iconic toy brand, with a screenplay by David Coggeshall emphasizing generational bonding and high-octane action sequences.
- Starring alongside Cena are Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, and Teyonah Parris; the group is kidnapped and framed for stealing the warhead, forcing them to work together to clear their names.
- Coinciding with the release, the cast teamed up with the American Red Cross and Mattel for a new PSA campaign encouraging fans to support communities in times of crisis through everyday heroism.
- Early reviews describe the film as a "disposable streaming hit" lacking thematic depth compared to other toy adaptations, though it maintains the high-budget production standards typical of Apple TV releases.
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Action film and comedy gives new life to Mattel's classic play carts.
John Cena and Jessica Biel hit the gas in 'Matchbox: The Movie'
The action-comedy film, out this Friday on Apple TV, follows the reunion of a group of childhood friends -- a gathering that veers unexpectedly when they're caught in the middle of a wild mission to recover a nuclear warhead. Starring Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson and Teyonah Parris, the movie directed by Sam Hargrave melds high-octane scenes with more humorous moments. It also taps into nostalgia for the toy cars, which orig…
A group of friends gather on an unexpected mission to recover a nuclear warhead in an action comedy full of adrenaline and humor.The film, starring in a remarkable cast, explores the nostalgia of the Matchbox carts and offers intense scenes under the direction of Sam Hargrave.
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